Jessica Rehberg

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As I begin my third year as principal of Apalachee, I am in awe of this amazing community and the resilience of our students. My educational journey began here as a student teacher in 2004, and it has been an honor to watch the school grow and mature from its infancy into a special place with 2nd generation students and a dozen alumni as staff. Last year was heartbreaking and an incredible challenge, but this community supported us beyond imagination. We are practicing a lot of gratitude and growth this year, as we recover and stand strong. There is also a lot to teach and learn, and because Chee students are top-notch, our goal will be to find ways to challenge and engage each one. My hope is for all students to find belonging, community, and success.  

My vision is for Apalachee High School to be a destination for and community of collaborative champions. My eleven years as a teacher at Apalachee are unmatched. During my teaching career, I instructed several English courses, sponsored Student Council, advised the Yearbook staff, and fulfilled other teacher leader duties. From 2016-2019, I served as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Jackson County High School. Then, in 2019, I returned to Barrow County to serve as Assistant Principal at Winder-Barrow High School. The 2025-26 school year marks my 18th year in Barrow County. I am so happy to work alongside the absolute best students and staff anywhere! 

I work directly with Northeast Georgia RESA and the National Association of Secondary School Principals and understand the importance of supporting each teacher along their professional journey. In order to fully engage and connect to the curriculum, our students deserve daily preparedness, bell-to-bell instruction, and lessons based on the most recent research and technology. This will be a CHAMPion year, as we Claim our school and students, Honor our space, Achieve at high levels, Motivate each other, and Persevere through it all.   

Apalachee is a quarter century in age and has secured its unique identity and place on the map, and this year after our remarkable tragedy, we will find even greater success, add more traditions, and celebrate all stakeholders. I look forward to seeing students excel in our classrooms; on our fields, courts, and stages; at Region, State, and National competitions; and throughout our supportive community. Chee Nation, you are champions. 

  Go Wildcats! 

-Jessica Rehberg 

• A.B. in English (University of Georgia, 2005) 
• B.S. in English Education (University of Georgia, 2005) 
• M.Ed. in English Education (University of Georgia, 2008) 
• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction (Valdosta State University, 2011) 
• Leadership Certificate (NEGA RESA & UNG, 2014)  
• Aspiring Principals Program (GAEL, 2018) 
• Leader Academy (NEGA RESA, 2021) 
• Leadership Barrow (Chamber of Commerce, Class of 2025)