Monica Jones is a native of Monetta, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School. Giving back to Aiken County Public Schools, the school district that paved the way for her, is something that she has always aspired to do. Ms. Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Education from South Carolina State University and a Master’s of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from Cambridge College as well as a Master’s of Education in School Administration. She enjoys being a motivational speaker. Truly, she is engaging, thought-provoking, and full of energy. Her philosophy is: Attitude is everything. Truly, how you perceive a situation determines whether you will succeed or fail.