FROM SSD:
SSD Board of Trustees names Mosley as the new principal of Armstrong Middle School and taps Thompson to become new principal of Sudduth Elementary School
Veteran Starkville principal Elizabeth Mosley will become the new principal of Armstrong Middle School. Mosley, Sudduth’s principal since 1998, was tapped for the position in a special called meeting of the school board today.
For Mosley, who began her educational career at Sudduth in 1976 when it was a fifth grade school as the librarian, the new position is a return to her roots.
“I appreciate the confidence Mrs. Couey and the Board have shown in me, and I am extremely excited about the opportunity to go to Armstrong Middle School,” said Mosley. “I was a middle school administrator in Houston, Texas for 10 years with a school of 1700 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and loved every minute of it. I am truly looking forward to the challenging and exciting new school year.”
Supt. Judy Couey says Mosley’s educational background and her proven record make her the right person for the position.
“Libby Mosley has both the experience and knowledge base needed to step into the middle school setting,” said Couey. “I am confident that her leadership abilities will set new standards in achievement for our district.”
During her career, Mosley has earned numerous honors, including Mississippi’s Third Congressional District Administrator of the Year and Houston Independent School District Administrator Advocate Award.
A Starkville native, Mosley is a graduate of Starkville High School, and she holds a bachelor of science from Mississippi State University and a master of library science from the University of Alabama. Mosley completed her mid management certification at the University of Houston.
Starkville’s Outstanding Certified Non-Classroom Educator will step into the principal’s position at Sudduth Elementary School. Lisa Thompson was named Sudduth’s new principal today following the school board’s appointment of Mosley at AMS.
Thompson, currently the assistant principal of Sudduth, acknowledged Mosley’s influence on her career and says she plans to build on the strong foundation that already exists at Sudduth.
“For the past eleven years I have watched and learned from Libby Mosley,” said Thompson. “She has set the tone for excellence at Sudduth Elementary. I look forward to the challenge of maintaining that level, and I pray that God will guide me in making the best decisions for our students, our school and our district.”
Couey believes Thompson will continue to develop the high standards already established at Sudduth.
“In moving Ms. Mosley to her new position I did not want to lose the success formula she has created for Sudduth,” said Couey. “Lisa Thompson is a veteran educator that will not miss a step in continuing the traditions and practices of our premier primary school.”
Thompson began her educational career as a teacher at Armstrong Middle School in 1987. She also taught for nine years at Sudduth before becoming the school’s reading facilitator.
Thompson earned a bachelor of science and a master of science from Mississippi State University. She holds a master of educational leadership and supervision from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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