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Brittney Burns

Principal, A. Philip Randolph Elementary School

Brittney Burns is a passionate, student-focused leader with over 17 years of experience in Fulton County Schools, serving in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Her journey in education began at Sandtown Middle School as a teacher, and she is proud to return to the same feeder pattern where her career started—now as the principal of A. Philip Randolph Elementary School.

Ms. Burns previously played a pivotal role in launching Fulton County’s first virtual school, serving grades 2–12 as the Assistant Principal of the Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence. She also led as the Summer School Principal at Palmetto Elementary, where she deepened her understanding of early childhood education and its lasting impact.

Throughout her career, Ms. Burns has held a variety of leadership roles, including assistant principal, instructional coach, data support specialist, STEM coordinator, IB MYP coordinator, and administrative assistant. Most recently, she served as Assistant Principal at Riverwood International Charter School, where she led significant academic improvements—doubling the percentage of students scoring at the distinguished level in American Literature and increasing AP pass rates from 62% to 81%. Under her leadership, the school was recognized as a PBIS operational school, with a reduction in out-of-school suspension days and improved English Learner proficiency through a targeted 90-day instructional plan.

Ms. Burns has a proven track record of boosting student achievement across all content areas. She has led double-digit gains in math, science, ELA, and social studies at both the middle and high school levels. Her leadership is rooted in the belief that strong literacy and math foundations in elementary school are essential for long-term success. She is dedicated to ensuring every Randolph student becomes a confident reader and critical thinker—prepared to thrive in middle school, high school, and beyond.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education from the University of Georgia, as well as a Master’s and Specialist degree in Instructional Technology from the University of West Georgia. She also holds multiple endorsements and certifications, including Tier 2 Educational Leadership, Gifted, Reading, and Instructional Technology.

Ms. Burns is also a proud A. Philip Randolph parent, with her child starting kindergarten at the school this year. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, and crafting with her Cricut machine. She is honored to lead the A. Philip Randolph Elementary community looks forward to partnering with staff, families, and the broader community to foster a culture of joy and academic excellence for every child.