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Ms. Cindy Kinchen

Principal

 

Dear Duluth Families,

Duluth High School is a place of opportunity, joy, and belonging, where students are loved, challenged, and encouraged to become the very best versions of themselves. I am honored to begin my third year as principal of this incredible school.

Every day, I am inspired by the care, dedication, and excellence of our teachers and staff, as well as the talent, curiosity, and kindness of our students. Together, they create a school culture that is truly special.

This summer, as I reflected on last year and listened to our graduates share their stories, I kept coming back to a simple truth: none of us gets through life's challenges alone. Again and again, students spoke about the people who helped them along the way—their families, friends, teachers, coaches, and mentors. Their words were a powerful reminder that strong relationships are at the heart of student success.

This year, I invite you to continue strengthening those connections. Attend events, join PTSA, support our teachers, encourage excellent attendance, and stay engaged in your child's educational journey. Every relationship we build—with our students, one another, our cluster schools, and our community—helps create the foundation our students need to thrive.

At Duluth, we often talk about being hummingbirds: choosing hope, looking for the good, and bringing others along. As we begin the 2026-2027 school year, I look forward to partnering with you as we do exactly that.

I am energized, engaged, and ALL IN for our kiddos. Thank you for your support, and welcome to what is sure to be another incredible year at Duluth High School.

In partnership,

Cindy Kinchen
Principal

 

Dr. Sheryl Ackers

Assistant Principal/9th Grade Academy Administrator

Areas of Responsibility: 9th Grade Academy Interventions/ Attendance/Discipline, Middle School Transition, Honors Night, Teacher Recognition, Title IX Secondary Coordinator

Ms. Chimera Brew

Assistant Principal

Areas of Responsibility: Student Management A-G (10th-12th grade), Care Team, Transportation, Virtual Curriculum Night, Teach Gwinnett, Clerks, Fine Arts/CTE Departments

  

Mr. Justin Dunnahoo

Assistant Principal

Areas of Responsibility: Scheduling, Cohort Tracking, Department Chair Oversight, Data Coordinator, AP Testing,  Advanced Placement Courses, Math Department

Mr. Chris Garcia

Assistant Principal/Discipline Coordinator

Areas of Responsibility: Discipline Coordinator, Safety and Security Coordinator, Student Management H-O (10th-12th grade), Emergency Plans, Title IX Coordinator, PBIS, Cafeteria, Social Studies Department

Mrs. Debra Gorvett

Assistant Principal/Title I Coordinator

Areas of Responsibility: Title 1, Human Resources, Intervention Specialist, Credit Recovery, LSPI/CCRPI, Data Coordinator, GTES, Cohort Tracking, Summer School, Special Education Department

 

  

Mr. Chris Hall

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Areas of Responsibility: Athletics, Student Activities & Clubs, Attendance, Press/Social Media, Parking, Signage/School Branding, Homecoming, Prom, Senior Week, ROTC, PE/Health Department

Ms. Megan Hathaway

Assistant Principal

Areas of Responsibility: Advisement, Student Leadership, Staff Development, Department Chair Oversight, Course Team Leads, SEL/Equity, New Teacher Mentoring, GTES, Clubs, Science Department

Ms. Diana Landrian

Assistant Principal

Areas of Responsibility: Student Management P-Z (10th-12th grade), International Transition Center, Summer Mailer, World Languages Department, Multilingual Learner Department

Mrs. Kirsten Lombardo

Assistant Principal/Testing Coordinator

Areas of Responsibility: Testing, Teacher Duties, Surveys, Graduation/Senior Sponsor, Senior Week, Media Center

Mr. Antwawn Sheats

Assistant Principal/Community Schools Coordinator

Areas of Responsibility: Custodial Staff, Community Outreach, Contracts, Open House, Inventory, Facilities, Textbooks, Yearbook