Meet Suzanne Haynes! She is married to Chris Haynes, Assistant Principal at North Hall Middle School, and they have two amazing kids. She graduated from UGA in 2004, and will graduate again in December with her Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology from the University of West Georgia. Mrs. Haynes started her career here in 2004 as a teacher and basketball coach; she then went to WHHS in 2017 to be a Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Mrs. Haynes is happy to be back at North Hall part time as the CTAE Assistant Principal and STEM Coordinator and part time at the Central Office as the Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator.
We would like to thank Mrs. Haynes for her time and support of this project.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
A: “I am married to Chris Haynes, former teacher here at NHHS and current Assistant Principal at NHMS. We have 2 awesome kids, Will and Caroline who are at Mount Vernon.”
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do? OR why does that career interest you?
A: “I love that I can connect students to their career passion, help them find their ‘why’.”
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants or shops in our community?
A: “I love Sweet Magnolias on the square. They have a mean chicken wrap.”
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
A: “20 years.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
A: “Forks, Washington. No, I’ve never seen or read Twilight but I’ve visited the Washington coast and it is incredible! It is gorgeous, not hot and not crowded.”
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
A: “The Office.”
Q: What advice would you give to people?
A: “Laugh everyday, pray everyday.”
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
A: “Reid’s, so sad its out of business.”
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch?
A: “The Apostle Paul”
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique you love about our community?
A: “We have rolling hills and mountain views that I just love.”
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
A: “A relationship with Jesus, not just church.”
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of NHHS?
A: “Basketball, family, home.”
