PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Congratulations to the next principal of Central Elementary School, Arinne Ethridge! 

Mrs. Ethridge is currently an assistant principal at Trent Lott Academy - where she's served students, parents and fellow educators since 2019. Other education roles include teaching 1st grade at College Park Elementary for 9 years and math and language arts in Forrest County in the beginning of her career.

She is a Pascagoula High School alumna with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master's degree in gifted education and a specialist degree in educational leadership from William Carey University. 

Mrs. Ethridge is excited and eager to build relationships with staff, students and parents as the next Central Elementary principal. Her time outside of school is dedicated to her three loving children and husband of 10 years.

 
Congratulations again to Mrs. Ethridge! We can't wait to see how you continue to foster the well being of our students, staff and faculty in your new role.