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Administration

Mrs. Amy Hammock, Principal

Mrs. Amy Hammock, Principal

Email:  Hammock.Amy@fcboe.org

Amy Hammock is proud to serve as principal of McIntosh High School, where she is beginning her third year as principal after serving eight years as an assistant principal. A 1992 graduate of McIntosh High School, Ms. Hammock has dedicated more than 30 years to education and is honored to lead the school that helped shape her own future.

Ms. Hammock earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia State University and both her Master's and Specialist degrees in Educational Leadership from the University of West Georgia. She began her career teaching Biology and Physical Science at Fayette County High School before moving to Whitewater High School, where she taught Human Anatomy and Physiology. During her time at Whitewater, she served as Science Department Chair and Instructional Technologist. She later returned home to McIntosh High School, where she served as assistant principal before being named principal in 2024. Her career honors include being named Whitewater High School Teacher of the Year in 2007 and receiving the Distinguished Wildcat Award in 2016.

As principal, Ms. Hammock is committed to building a culture where relationships create trust, trust creates engagement, engagement leads to high-quality teaching and learning, and excellence is the result. She believes McIntosh is a great place to learn and works alongside students, staff, families, and the community to ensure every Chief is known, challenged, and supported.

Ms. Hammock is the mother of three children—William and twins Sarah and Andrew. William is a graduate of Whitewater High School and a current senior at the University of Georgia. Sarah and Andrew are rising juniors at McIntosh High School. As a McIntosh alumna and principal, Ms. Hammock is honored to lead the school community she proudly calls home.

Mrs. Nicole Guest, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Nicole Guest, Assistant Principal

Email:  Guest.Nicole@fcboe.org

Nicole Guest began her career in education in 2001. She is a McIntosh High School alumna, graduating class of 1997. After graduation, she continued her education and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from The University of Georgia (Go DAWGS!). She later received her Master of Education from Kennesaw State University and a Specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of West Georgia.

Mrs. Guest is happily married to her husband, Rhett Guest, and they have three children together: Ava, Marlee, and Owen. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is thrilled to be a McIntosh Chief!

Mr. Daniel S. Lakly, Assistant Principal

Mr. Daniel S. Lakly, Assistant Principal

Email:  Lakly.Daniel@fcboe.org

Daniel S. Lakly began his career in education in 1993. After 18+ years as a teacher, building level administrator and district level administrator in the state of Georgia, he spent three years in Central Florida as an Area Administrator for Student Support Services and as Assistant Principal at Millennium Middle Fine Arts/Communication Magnet School in Sanford, Florida. Mr. Lakly is a 1987 graduate of McIntosh High School.  Mr. Lakly is a three-time graduate of the University of Georgia, earning a BSED in Secondary Social Science Education, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and an Ed.S in Administration and Supervision.  During his career, Mr. Lakly has served as the Community Involvement Chairperson in Seminole County Public Schools, cluster chairperson of the Elementary Sunshine Committee in Gwinnett County Public Schools, vice-chair of school redistricting committee 2006-08 in Gwinnett County Public Schools and was the executive director of the 20th Annual Georgia Psycho-Educational Conference in 1997.  Mr. Lakly is the father of twin sons, Jack and Connor.

Mr. Bob Rice, Assistant Principal

Mr. Bob Rice, Assistant Principal

Email: Rice.Bob@fcboe.org

Bob Rice began his career in 2007 teaching Social Studies at Griffin High School. He then spent 5 years at J.C. Booth Middle School teaching 7th grade World Geography.

Mr. Rice earned his high school diploma from Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio in 2002. He then earned his Bachelor's in Secondary Education with Integrated Social Studies from Bowling Green State University. He earned his Master's degree in Teacher Leadership from Columbus State University. In 2020, Mr. Rice was selected as Teacher of the Year at J.C. Booth Middle School. In addition, he has served in various leadership roles such as: Teacher Leader, PBIS Coach, PBIS Team Leader, AP Reader, 7th Grade Team Leader, and community liaison.  

Mrs. Chris Salas, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Chris Salas, Assistant Principal

Email: Salas.Chris@fcboe.org

Mrs. Salas began her career in education in 2004. She started in Rockdale County before teaching high school English in Putnam County. In 2008, she joined Fayette County Public Schools, where she served at Whitewater High School as an English teacher, English department chair, and literacy coach. In addition to her work in the classroom, Mrs. Salas spent five years as a teaching consultant, providing professional learning and instructional support to educators across much of the United States. She also served as a College Board Advanced Placement Consultant and Reader, supporting teachers and students through professional development and the Advanced Placement program.

Mrs. Salas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication from Mercer University, a Master of Arts in Secondary English Education from Mercer University, and a Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership from Mercer University. Mrs. Salas is married to her husband, Jahdiel, and they are the proud parents of five children. Mrs. Salas believes in the power of a quality education and is honored to serve the students, families, and staff of McIntosh High School.

Dr. Jason Carrera, Assistant Principal

Email:  Carrera.Jason@fcboe.org

Dr. Jason Carrera began his 2nd career in education over 12 years ago after spending 18 years in corporate sales. He received his Doctor of Education from Walden University and his Leadership degree from West Georgia. Dr. Carrera was the Head Football Coach at Meadowcreek HS in Gwinnett County where he turned around the program and became the winningest coach in school history. He went on to become an assistant principal and athletic director at Central Gwinnett High School where he has spent the last three years.  Dr. Carrera has lived in the Coweta/Fayette area for the last 11 years with his wife Michele, who is a principal in Coweta County. He and Michele have five boys who all graduated college with careers. Dr. Carrera enjoys golf, time on the lake, and adventures with Michele.