Administration Team

Mrs. Lisa Saxon serves as the principal at Banks County Middle School. She brings a wealth of experience, an unwavering passion for education, and a heartfelt commitment to nurturing the minds and hearts of our students. Her journey to this role has been marked by a profound belief in the transformative power of education and an unrelenting dedication to ensuring that every student reaches their fullest potential. Her leadership style is characterized by approachability, open communication, and a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that the middle school years bring. She has served in administrative roles at elementary, middle, and high school levels and at the Georgia Department of Education.
 
Mrs. Saxon and her husband, Doug, live in Banks County. They have four children (Austin, Logen, Baylee, and Sydney.) and three grandchildren (Ava, Truett, and Sarah Lewis.) She enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid sports fan.

Mr.Chuck Butler has served as Banks County's Assistant Principal. He has served in this role for three years. He served at East Jackson Middle School as a Health and Physical Education teacher, as well as the Head Boys Basketball Coach for five years. . He served as the Health and Physical Education teacher, Head Varsity Softball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at Clarke Central High School for one year. He also served as the Physical Education Teacher and Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach at West Jackson Intermediate School for six years. He served as the Physical Education Teacher and Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Jackson County High School for five years. 

 

He is married to his wife, Tanya, and has two children, Carlie and Cash. He enjoys spending time with his family and is a dedicated sports fan.