Mrs. Trimm

Principal, Petal Primary School

ABOUT ME

Tessa Trimm, Principal

Welcome to Petal Primary School. I have the honor to serve as principal at PPS. During my 22 year career in education I have taught Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. I served as the Assistant Principal at PPS for three years before being named principal in 2016. My husband, Ferrell, and I live in Petal with our two daughters, Jordan and Sydney, and our dog, Bo.

degrees and certification

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

M.S., William Carey College

Ed.S., University of Mississippi

National Board Certification, Early Childhood Generalist

experience

2016-current - Principal, Petal Primary School

2014-2016 - Assistant Principal, Petal Primary School

2013-2014 - Principal Corp, Assistant Principal Intern, Petal Primary School

2011-2013 - Kindergarten/1st grade looping teacher, Petal Primary School

2010-2011 - 2nd grade teacher, Petal Primary School

2008-2010 - Kindergarten teacher, Northside Elementary School, Denham Springs, LA

2006-2008 - 1st grade teacher, Martin Elementary School, Martin, TN

2001-2006 - 1st grade teacher, Petal Elementary School