LaTesha Mason

LaTesha Mason is an experienced education professional with 24 years in Mississippi schools, combining teaching, counseling, and academic leadership. She currently serves as Director of Alternative Education, after previously working as a high school principal, MTSS coordinator, academic coach, elementary school counselor, and chemistry and physical science teacher. Her background in Biology, science education, and Guidance Counseling reflects a strong focus on student development, academic support, and instructional improvement. Mason began her career teaching all sciences except physics at the high school level. She then pursued a degree in school counseling and transitioned into roles as a school counselor and administrator, including work as an academic coach helping teachers with lessons and preparing students not performing on grade level. She advanced to MTSS coordinator and district test coordinator before becoming a high school principal focused on preparing students for post-secondary options and serving as an instructional leader. In her current role, she supports students needing realignment and readjustment through character education lessons, mental check-ins, and hands-on assistance with staff and homeschooling needs.