Dr. Cummings lived in California, Texas, and Colorado before settling in Georgia in 2003.  She received her bachelor's degree at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas and then completed her teacher certification at the University of Texas, El Paso.  She later earned her master’s degree in Information and Learning Technologies from the University of Colorado, Denver.  Dr. Cummings is also a proud “double bear” with a specialist degree in Educational Leadership and a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Mercer University.  In 2005, she received National Board Certification, and she holds both Gifted and Science Endorsements.   

Dr. Cummings started her teaching career as a middle grade science and social studies teacher.  She has taught all levels from Kindergarten through 8th grade, and in three different states.  In 2003 she joined Bibb County Schools, where she taught as a science lab specialist and was recognized as a Top 5 County Teacher of the Year.  In 2015, she joined Houston County and started teaching at Eagle Springs Elementary School. Over her years in education, Dr. Cummings has served on various school and county leadership teams and as a curriculum writer for both Science and English Language Arts.  Dr. Cummings joined the Northside family as the school’s Assistant Principal of Instruction in 2022.

Dr. Cummings is married to Kevin, and they are the proud parents of two amazing children, Kelsey and Scott. When she isn’t working with students and families at school, Dr. Cummings loves to travel, read, snorkel, walk/hike, and spend time with her family.  She feels honored to get to work and learn as a Northside Falcon!