Peyton Jenkins

Jones County Schools

Peyton Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from Elon University in 2010 and completed his teaching certification through DPI’s Regional Assistance Licensing Center in August 2016.

In 2021 he was awarded Teacher of the Year for Jones Senior High School and was subsequently selected as Teacher of the Year for Jones County Schools for the 2021-2022 school year. He served on Jones Middle School’s School Improvement Team from 2013-2018 and then grade level chair from 2016-2018. As a Jones Senior High School member, he served as the grade level chair from 2019-2022 and was appointed to the School Improvement Team for the 2021-2022 school year.

Peyton served as the 7th-grade science and social studies teacher for Jones County Schools from 2013-2022. He also had the privilege of serving as the middle grades’ volleyball coach for three years from 2019-2021. Currently, Peyton Jenkins is serving Jones County Schools in a new capacity as the Assistant Principal Intern for Trenton Elementary School.

Peyton Jenkins is excited to join the ECU PLA to broaden his understanding and perspective of how an effective school is run. He hopes to use this experience to strengthen his ability to build strong relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff to create a cohesive learning environment.

Peyton continues to be active in his community theatre in New Bern and loves to travel. His favorite quote comes from Mark Twain, who said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness…” He believes his experiences abroad help him interact positively with those different from himself. Peyton considers that everyone comes from different experiences and should be met with respect.