Congratulations to Dr. Lauren Carter on her promotion to Director of Elementary Education for the Barrow County School System. The Board of Education approved the career move at their February 3, 2026, meeting.

Dr. Carter is the current principal of Auburn Elementary School (AES) and will begin her new role for the district in July 2026.

In her message to Tiger families, she shared, “I am fully committed to finishing the year strong with our students, staff, and families. We have important work ahead of us, and our focus remains exactly where it belongs — on great instruction, strong relationships, and doing what’s best for our Tigers every single day. Auburn Elementary is a strong school because of its dedicated teachers, supportive families, and outstanding students. I am confident that our momentum will continue, and I am proud to support the district in the search for the next leader of the AES Tigers.”

Prior to becoming the principal of AES, Dr. Carter was the principal of Bear Creek Middle School and served as a teacher, Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal – all within BCSS. She’s also a proud BCSS graduate.

“The Barrow County School System has shaped me both personally and professionally — first as a student, and over the past 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our students, staff, and families in this new role, and I look forward to supporting the strong work already happening across our elementary schools.”