Principal's Corner
Mrs. Suzanne Faught, Principal of International Studies
Suzanne Ray Faught is a native from Northeast Arkansas and has been in education for 30 years. She has held many positions in her 30 years in education. She has taught grades 1, 2, 3, 5, resource K–4, 9–12 resource English, co-taught several subjects at the high school level, middle school assistant principal, building level principal in rural and urban settings, has also worked as the JPS District School Improvement Specialist, 504 Coordinator, and FACE Coordinator at the central office. Mrs. Faught is tickled to be back where the action is and that is in a building with children and striving for excellence in education for all students served.
Mrs. Faught is married to Brad Faught. She is a mother/stepmother of five, ranging in age from 40 to 26 and welcomed her first grandson, Robert Brooks in January of 2026. Her youngest child has Down syndrome. Her advocacy for her daughter and her education encouraged Mrs. Faught to be a voice for all students, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses. She truly feels blessed to make a difference in education and do what is needed to build strong educators for our future.
Mrs. Faught enjoys being with her husband, children, and her precious new focus-her grandson, going to the beach, listening to all kinds of music, reading professional and devotional-motivational material, and just living life to the fullest.
Mrs. Faught has the following degrees or certifications:
- B.S.E. in Elementary Education from Arkansas State University
- M.S.E. in Elementary Administration/Supervision from University of Central Arkansas
- E.Ds. in Educational Leadership Superintendency from Arkansas State University
- Special Education Certification from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Special Education Director's Licensure from Arkansas State University
Mrs. Faught wants all the parents and community to know that she will provide an Open Door Policy at International Studies. She strives to continue to focus on what is best for students at the building and leading International Studies from great to the ABSOLUTE BEST!
Mrs. Paige Vick, Assistant Principal of International Studies
My name is Paige Vick, and I am the Assistant Principal at International Studies. I am thrilled to serve our students, families, and staff in this role. I bring 12 years of experience in education, having spent 8 years teaching first grade and the past 4 years serving as an assistant principal. During that time, I earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.
The most rewarding part of my job is building strong relationships with students and their families. Please know that I always have your child’s best interest at heart and am deeply committed to supporting their success—academically, socially, and emotionally. By partnering together, we can ensure every student understands that learning is a priority at International Studies and that we will do whatever it takes to help them thrive.
Several years ago, IS implemented the Ron Clark Academy House System to promote leadership and community. I am proud to be a member of the House of Nukumori—the House of Kindness. Nukumori is a Japanese term, our house color is purple, and our house is represented by the dragon.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband, our daughters, Olivia and Lillian, and our dog, Fawkes. I love staying active—whether that means working out or cheering on the Red Wolves—and I truly cherish making memories with friends and family.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about International Studies or Jonesboro Public Schools.
Paige Vick
paige.vick@jonesboroschools.
Mrs. Amanda Mirafuentes, Assistant Principal of International Studies
I am excited to serve as the new Assistant Principal of Student Services at International Studies and look forward to working closely with your students throughout the year to ensure their success. With 24 years in education—23 of those within the Jonesboro School District—I bring a deep commitment to supporting both students and staff.
Over the course of my career, I spent twelve years teaching in grades 4–6 classrooms and eleven years serving as a literacy instructional coach. I am truly thrilled to be at International Studies and especially grateful to return to working directly with students and families.
I firmly believe that a strong partnership between home and school is the foundation of a successful year. Building meaningful relationships with students and their families is a priority for me, and I am eager to get to know each of you as the year progresses.
On a personal note, my husband, Jayson, and I have been married for 25 years. He recently joined the Jonesboro Schools family as a drama teacher at Annie Camp Junior High. We are proud parents of two sons who graduated from Jonesboro High School. As a family, we enjoy vacations together as well as simple game or movie nights at home. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, baking, and reading.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. My goal is to ensure that every student and family finds a sense of belonging and success at International Studies.
I look forward to a wonderful year together!
Amanda Mirafuentes
amanda.mirafuentes@jonesboroschools.net