Everyday Dope Anyee Payne

Dr. Anyee` D. Payne is a powerhouse leader. She inspires leaders and aspiring leaders to become
#organizedleaders, who identify priorities, develop action plans, and delegate tasks that catapult
the organization’s culture and academic growth. With this leadership model, she serves as
principal of a high performing, internationally STEM certified school.
Additionally, she has earned state recognition from the Governor’s Office of Student
Achievement for student growth. Additionally, Dr. Payne has secured millions of dollars in grant
funding for STEM based instruction, afterschool, and summer programs.
Dr. Payne began her educational career as a kindergarten teacher. Throughout her career, she has
held various instructional, support, and leadership roles; including Reading Instructional Coach,
Instructional Liaison Specialist, Leadership Support Specialist, and Assistant Principal.
Dr. Payne holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia
Southern University. She obtained a master’s of education degree in Curriculum and Instruction
from Central Michigan University, and a doctor of philosophy degree in Educational Leadership
from Mercer University. She fulfilled her ultimate dream which was completing the Harvard
University’s Graduate School of Education’s National Institute of Urban School Leaders
program.Dr. Payne’s balance in life are her devoted husband Michael and daughter Avery.