Mrs. Lara Starr
Assistant Principal

Hello Northside Parents and Community,
I am beyond excited to serve you as the new Assistant Principal for the 2023-2024 school year. I am in my 20th year of education, and a lifelong resident of Cairo. Previous to my new administrative role in education, I was a science teacher at Cairo High School where I taught physical science, chemistry, conceptual physics and earth science, and have been the science department chair since 2019. During my tenure at CHS I was an assistant softball coach as well as an assistant tennis coach and ultimately the boys and girls head tennis coach. My educational background includes a Bachelors in middle school science and social studies from Thomas University, a Master's in Brain Based Teaching and a Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership, both from Nova Southeastern University. I also have Tier I and Tier II Leadership certification from Valdosta State University and am currently completing my Doctorate in Educational Leadership. I have also obtained my online teaching endorsement. With all that being said, my number one goal for this new position is to provide a positive and safe environment for our students and faculty so they can perform at their very best level.
Again, I am beyond excited to be working with the Northside Elementary community.
See You Soon!