A 2014 graduate of Morehouse School has been named the youngest principal in Atlanta Public Faculties historical past, having graduated from the system himself 12 years in the past. 

Willis A. Sutton Center Faculty’s latest principal, Dr. Dominique Merriweather, not solely is the youngest at 30 years outdated, however the first Black chief of the Buckhead center college, stories FOX 5 Atlanta. 

The varsity district introduced their decide on July 29 after being impressed together with his resume as a particular schooling trainer for 9 years following his schooling.

Regardless of him setting his sights on changing into a company lawyer, he says the inside metropolis youngsters he mentored throughout his time in particular schooling are in the end what modified his life.

“In the future, I went to go learn to elementary college youngsters within the Atlanta College Heart space and I fell in love with the scholars,” Dr. Merriweather stated.

Once I say I’m residing a dream, I really imply it! Grateful and excited to guide such an unbelievable college with wonderful college students, mother and father, academics, and neighborhood members. That is our season, and I’m thrilled about our future! 💛 @DrLisaHerring @apsupdate @DrIsisM @TommyUsherAPS pic.twitter.com/epE6Wf22UA

— Dr. Dominique R. Merriweather (@MerriweatherEDU) August 15, 2022

In line with the employees on the college, they thrive off the younger principal’s power and his receptiveness to their recommendation. 

“If you put your head in it, and by no means cease studying, and all the time are open to suggestions and being higher, the alternatives are there,” he defined.

College students on the college appear happy with their latest chief, some referring to him as “good and truthful,” and “all the time there for you,” per the outlet.

In the event you could be something on this planet, be variety! As principal, I actually get pleasure from assembly college students and studying extra about them! This younger girl gave me a kindness card that made my day. @SuttonCougars @apsupdate @SMSFielder @DrMightyN @suttoncougarsAP pic.twitter.com/zHrHLxbd5q

— Dr. Dominique R. Merriweather (@MerriweatherEDU) August 16, 2022

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The Fulton County native is ecstatic to be there, hoping to make a constructive distinction within the 1,500 college students’ lives by valuing and listening to what they need to say.

In his welcome letter to the Sutton neighborhood, Dr. Merriweather expressed the significance of schooling, and his dedication to proceed with the legacy of the college.

“With schooling serving as an instrument to alter the world, it’s my purpose to ship the promise of that change straight into the arms and minds of the Willis A. Sutton Center Faculty pupil physique,” he wrote.

If there’s one thing he’s discovered all through his profitable profession is that no dream is unattainable at any age; if one is decided, something is feasible.

“Age doesn’t equate to skill or capability. In case you are pushed and open to studying and in case you really need to be one of the best at what you might be doing, it may possibly occur,” the 30-year-old principal shared.