The Arkadelphia Public School District would like to introduce the 2023-24 Perritt Primary School Principal, Mrs. Debbie Stephens. Debbie comes to Perritt with 23 years of experience in education. The past eight of those years have been spent in the Caddo Hills School District. She has most recently served as the Caddo Hills Elementary School Principal (Preschool through 6th Grade), Preschool Director, and District Curriculum Coordinator. Mrs. Stephens has worked in the Hot Springs School District as well as in the Louisiana Public School System. Throughout her years in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, interventionist, instructional facilitator, literacy coach, Dean of Academics, and Title IX Committee member.
“We are excited to welcome Mrs. Stephens to the Badger family. She brings a wealth of diverse leadership experience and a servant's heart that will enhance the positive culture and academic success that already exists at Perritt. We look forward to her joining our team,” stated Nikki Thomas, Arkadelphia Superintendent.
Debbie Stephens holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a M.Ed in Educational Administration Leadership from L.S.U. Shreveport. Mrs. Stephens earned her District-level Leadership Graduate Certificate from Southern Arkansas University.
Mrs. Stephens says, “I look forward to serving the students and other stakeholders of Perritt Primary School and the Arkadelphia Public School District. I am super excited to be a part of the Badger family. It’s always a great day to be a Badger.”
Welcome, Mrs. Stephens to the Arkadelphia Public School District!