- Palm River Elementary
- Assistant Principal
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Dr. Sophia Haynes
Dr. Sophia Haynes has dedicated the past 20 years serving the students, parents and teachers in Hillsborough County Public Schools in varying roles. As a graduate of Sebring High School, I went on to earn a Dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminology from The Florida State University, a Master’s Degree in Teaching Exceptional Student Education (ESE) from The University of South Florida, and a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,
She began teaching in a self-contained ESE classroom and shortly transition to a Varying Exceptionalities Teacher. She has worked in the capacity of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Specialist, Behavior Specialist, and more recently, Response to Intervention (RtI) Resource Teacher. She brings with her a growth mindset, instructional expertise, and a positive outlook to make amazing things happen. She aspires to inspire those around her to see that everyone can learn, although differently, they should be given the greatest opportunity to do so.
She heartily welcomes your input as parents and community members and looks forward to celebrating all of the wonderful successes throughout the upcoming year.
Dr. Sophia Haynes
Assistant Principal
Palm River Elementary