Mrs. Kristina Pollard began her career in education in 1998 as a biology teacher in the Dallas Public School District. She has 22 years of experience, having served as a teacher, technology facilitator, assistant principal, and principal in the elementary, middle, and high school arenas. She also served as the Director of the H.E.L.P. for the College of Education at Marshall University. 
She received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Jackson State University, a master’s degree in elementary education from William Carey University, and a specialist’s degree in administrative leadership from Walden University. 

She has received numerous grants and endowments used to fund educational initiatives in the schools she has served and has received many awards and honors for her dedication to education. Most recently, she was named Forrest County School District Administrator of the Year in 2019 and currently serves on the Mississippi Department of Education Principal 
Advisory Board.

 

Pollard is the co-host of the Class Dismissed Podcast which discusses educational news and inspirational education ideas