Ms. Padgett is a 2000 graduate of Fitzgerald High School and the current Choral Director.  She received her Music Education degree from Mercer University with emphasis in Choral Conducting, Piano, Voice, Primary Education, and Secondary Education. While at Mercer University, she was a member of the renowned Mercer Singers, which is the premier international touring group at Mercer University.  

Along with her comes over 28 years of piano performance experience as well as a history of vocal performances throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and France.  The CMA Foundation recognized her in 2019 as a National Music Teacher of Excellence and she was awarded at the 2021 CMA Awards.  She hopes to bring the skills and love for music that she has gained through her musical experiences to each and every student at Fitzgerald High School.