Dr. Cisco Diaz, Principal

Dr. Cisco Diaz is the proud principal here at Quitman Elementary School. This is Dr. Diaz’s sixth year at QES. Dr. Diaz spent his last thirteen years working in the Valdosta City Schools. His last five years were spent serving as principal of W. G. Nunn Elementary school. Originally for Norcross, Georgia, Dr. Diaz relocated to South Georgia to attend college ended up making South Georgia his home.

Dr. Diaz received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Valdosta State University. He graduated from Georgia College & State University with a Master’s degree in biology. He returned to Valdosta State University where he earned his Educational Specialist degree in educational leadership. In May 2019, Dr. Diaz earned his Doctorate in Educational leadership at Valdosta State University.

Dr. Diaz is married with two children. His wife, Laura Diaz, also works in education as a school psychologist with the Brooks County School District. Dr. Diaz enjoys spending time with his family and traveling whenever possible. His love for education stems from the children he serves. Seeing the great potential in our children as well as the influence an educator can have on a child makes his job priceless. 

Mr. Josh Price, Assistant Principal

Mr. Price is our Assistant Principal for grades K-2nd grade this school year. Mr. Price has served the students of Brooks County Schools for 12 years as a teacher, coach and administrator. Mr. Price is married to his high school sweetheart Kayla. Together they have one son, Canaan, who is a 2nd grader at QES, and daughter Charlee who just had her first birthday. The Price family also has two labs, Finn and Remi, who keep them very busy!  A huge Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fan, Price enjoys attending games when he is able. Mr. Price loves all sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends. 

Mr. Price received his B.S.Ed. Degree in Health and Physical Education from Valdosta State University. He also received his M.Ed. Degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University. 

Ms. Hilda Miles, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Hilda Edgerton Miles is honored to continue her leadership journey as Assistant Principal of grades 3-5 at Quitman Elementary School. Mrs. Miles is proud to announce that this is her fifth year serving as a school leader within Brooks County School System.  Mrs. Miles is very passionate about serving the students, teachers, staff, and community stakeholders.  Mrs. Miles believes in building positive relationships with all students and reminding them that they are loved, and they must strive for the best behaviorally and academically to become successful, productive citizens.

Mrs. Miles is a native of Valdosta, Georgia and began her teaching career with the Valdosta City Schools.  Mrs. Miles has an overall 20 years of experience in education.  She worked 15  years with the Valdosta City School System. She has taught ELA at Valdosta Middle School, ELA and Social Studies at Valdosta Early College Academy, Science at J.L. Newbern Middle School. She was an ELA and Social Studies Academic Coach at Valdosta Middle School and an Assistant Principal at W. G. Nunn Elementary School.

Mrs. Miles is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a degree in Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Education. She is a graduate of Park University with a Master of Education degree. She has completed All But Dissertation (A.B.D) in Teacher Leadership at Walden University. She was a successful selected participant for the first 2018-2019 cohort with the Governor’s School of Leadership Academy for Aspiring Principals.  She successfully completed her Tier 1 Educational Leadership certification at Valdosta State University.

Mrs. Edgerton Miles is married to Sergeant Joseph Miles and a very proud mother of four children: Mia Edgerton (25) is a graduate student in the PhD Neuroscience Program at  Medical University of South Carolina; Janiria Miles (21) is a student at Ultimate Medical Academy studying to become a Medical Assistant; Christian Edgerton (19) is a freshman at Columbus State University; Winston Edgerton (18) is a freshman at Florida A&M University.  Mr. and Mrs. Miles are the proud grandparents of Lauryn Alivia Fulton (3 years old).

Mrs. Miles is a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Valdosta, Ga. Her hobbies include reading devotional and/or inspirational books, shopping, bowling, singing, family vacations, and spending quality time with close friends and family.