The Houston County Board of Education appointed Ms. Alicia Conner as the Principal of the new Matt Arthur Primary School on December 12, 2023. Prior to opening Matt Arthur Primary, she served as the Principal of C.B. Watson Primary School.

“I am so honored and excited to be named the principal of Matt Arthur Primary School,” said Conner. “I am looking forward to building relationships with the staff, students, and families of the Matt Arthur community. Thank you to Dr. Scott and the Board of Education members for entrusting me with the important task of opening a new school.”

Conner began her teaching career in 1997 at David A. Perdue Elementary as a second grade teacher and was named their 2002- 2003 Teacher of the Year. In 2003, she helped establish Lake Joy Elementary where she taught Kindergarten. Ms. Conner was selected as the Assistant Principal of Instruction for Linwood Elementary in 2006. In 2013, she helped open C.B. Watson Primary as the Assistant Principal of Instruction. While in this role, Conner was selected as the 2014 Georgia National Distinguished Assistant Principal and Georgia Distinguished Assistant Principal by the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals. In 2016, Ms. Conner was named Principal of C.B. Watson Primary.

Conner holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University, a Master of Education from Georgia College and State University, and an Elementary Education Specialist from Troy University. She received her Educational Leadership endorsement from Mercer University.

When not at school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her interests include reading, traveling, camping, going to the movies, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.