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Darius Hodge
Darius Hodge is beginning his 17th year as an educator. The 2023-2024 school year will be his 2nd year as Principal at Hiram High School (Paulding County, GA). Prior to his current position, Darius began his teaching and coaching career at Westlake High School (Fulton County) where he served as a Health & Physical Education teacher, Head 9th Grade Football Coach and Assistant Basketball Coach for 2 years. In 2009, he was granted the opportunity to establish the Boys Basketball program at Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn, GA, where he led his team to the GHSA Sweet 16 in the program’s 2nd year of existence. In 2012, Darius transitioned to Hiram High School, where he received the opportunity to serve as teacher and head coach of the Boys Basketball program. Darius took various roles while at Hiram High School, such as Special Education teacher, Health & Physical Education teacher and Online Facilitator, in conjunction with coaching. Additionally, Darius served in a plethora of school leadership capacities, such as PBIS coordinator, and School Improvement committee member. In 2018, his team won the Region 7-5-A Championship along with advancing to the GHSA Final Four. In the fall of 2018, he transitioned into the role of school leadership as one of the Assistant Principals (CTAE) for Hiram High School.
Darius is a native of Marietta, GA. He is a 2002 graduate of R.L. Osborne High School, Marietta, GA. Darius received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Georgia State University in 2007. He received his Master of Science degree in Urban Teacher Leadership from Georgia State University in 2010. In 2017, he received his Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University. Darius is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Darius is an avid sports fan of everything Atlanta. Darius is married to Jamesa Hodge and has 2 children, Madison (13) and Darius, Jr. (8).