Hello My Name Is...

Dedra Wiggins

Hi there! I’m Dedra Wiggins, art teacher here at Yeager since 2015. Biographies are always awkward to start, so here it is! I graduated from LSHS in 2006 and went on to earn my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Georgia State University in 2011. After earning my degree, I got married and moved to San Francisco for nearly 5 years. While in SF, I taught at a small school for children with movement disorders such as Cerebral Palsy. It was life changing, and it was such a blessing to begin my career there. I cried like a baby when I left, but I really was excited to put my Art Ed degree to use after we moved back here. It’s awesome being back in Georgia, and we have a new little addition to make things even sweeter (and occasionally more exhausting! Parents, I know you feel me!) Our son’s name is Anthony, and he’s just over a year old now. When I’m not here with my middle school kiddos, I can be found at home dancing to toddler tunes, playing peek-a-boo, or eating Chick-Fil-A. I love love love my middle school babies, and I adore our connections team (WHOOO!). I love the staff here at YMS! One thing’s for certain - we truly care for your children and their education, I thank you for letting us take a small part in their lives on a daily basis. Hope you have an awesome day!