Dr. Garton graduated from SAGU (Nelson University) with a degree in education, holds a master’s degree in educational administration from UT Tyler, and earned a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Dallas Baptist University.
With over twenty years of experience in both traditional public and charter schools in Waco, Waxahachie, and Lancaster, Deb has served as a classroom teacher, state testing coordinator, elementary and middle school campus principal, and coordinator of special populations. She has led district-wide programs such as ESL, academic interventions, and 504, and holds a Superintendent certification, Principal certification, Special Education certification, and Teaching Certification in grades 1-12 and English as a Second Language.
Deb’s passion is building people and empowering them to realize their purpose, potential, and possibilities. Her favorite part of being a principal is watching her teachers, staff, and students grow and make a difference in their community.
Deb has been married for over 25 years and has two teenage boys, both who attend Life School. In her free time, Deb enjoys reading, cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends.
