Admin Bios

Principal: Misty Smyrnios

2023-2024 Principal TCPS

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I am Misty Smyrnios, principal of Taylor County Primary School.  I began my teaching career in Taylor County at the Taylor County Middle School.  Due to a family job transfer, I moved to Lee County, Florida where I was a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal.  After a decade, I am thrilled to be back in Taylor County serving at Taylor County Primary School.  Away from school, I enjoy spending time with my family being outdoors or watching sports.  Since Taylor County Primary is foundational to the future of Taylor County, I am looking forward to partnering with school staff, families, and the community to prepare our students for the next steps in their educational journey.

Assistant Principal: Laura Gray

My name is Laura Gray, I am the Assistant Principal here at TCPS. I moved to Perry with my family, when my father was called here to pastor. My husband and I have 3 children, and are actively involved in our church, our children’s recreational and extra-curricular activities, as well as, each of their schools. I and my husband are proud products of the Taylor County School System, all three of our children attend school here as well. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Florida A & M University. I am currently working on my course work for level 2 principal certification. I have been employed in our district for many years, starting out in the classroom as a teacher, then moving into the dean’s position, before becoming assistant principal here at TCPS. I am proud to serve Taylor County Primary students and families and look forward to a great future here at TCPS.