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Tiffiny Pippins, CMAA, Ed.S.

Athletic Director | Elite Scholars Academy

Tiffiny Pippins, CMAA, Ed.S., is the Athletic Director at Elite Scholars Academy, where she is committed to developing student-athletes who excel academically, compete with integrity, and lead with character. With 28 years in education and ten years as an athletic director, she has built a reputation for creating championship athletic programs while emphasizing sportsmanship, leadership, and educational excellence.

Under her leadership, Elite Scholars Academy Athletics has celebrated multiple Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state championships and numerous region titles while fostering a culture that prepares students for success both on and off the field of play. She believes athletics is an extension of the classroom, providing opportunities for students to develop discipline, resilience, teamwork, and lifelong leadership skills.

Ms. Pippins holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education in Health and Physical Education from Albany State University, as well as an Education Specialist degree in Health and Physical Education from Georgia Southern University. She also completed additional graduate studies in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), one of the profession’s highest distinctions.

A respected leader within athletic administration, Ms. Pippins has been recognized as the 2025 GHSA Positive Athlete Female Athletic Director of the Year and has received the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment (QPA) Recognition for her commitment to excellence in athletic program leadership. She is also a frequent presenter and collaborator with state and national athletic leadership organizations, sharing best practices in athletic administration, coach development, and educational leadership.

As a former high school and collegiate student-athlete and coach, Ms. Pippins understands the transformative impact athletics can have on young people. Her leadership philosophy centers on serving students first while empowering coaches to build programs rooted in accountability, respect, discipline, and excellence.

Ms. Pippins is proud to lead the Royal Knights Athletic Department in partnership with dedicated coaches, supportive families, and the Elite Scholars Academy community as they continue pursuing excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership.

“Committed to the ‘E’: Education, Leadership, Integrity, Tenacity, and Excellence.”