Dr. Sylvia Haslam was born in Columbus, GA and raised in the small town of Clayton, AL. She graduated from Clayton High School with honors and continued the family tradition of attending Troy University, Troy AL. She received a dual bachelor’s degree in K-6 Elementary Education and K-6 Collaborative Education. Later, Dr. Haslam earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Haslam is extremely honored to join Lanett City Schools as principal at W.O. Lance Elementary School. She looks forward to working with the faculty and staff to continue advancing educational experiences for students. She cannot wait to get acquainted with students, parents, and community stakeholders. These partnerships will be essential to student success.
Dr. Haslam is an experienced leader and has worked in both rural and urban settings. Her schools have received both local and state recognition for their academic success and strides toward exposing scholars to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and Agricultural Science and Technology.