Mr. Basby is a graduate of Bleckley County High School in Cochran, Georgia. In 2013, he graduated from Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Special Education. He also holds a Masters in Special Education from Georgia Southern University and a Specialist in Educational Leadership from Georgia College & State University.

Before Northside Middle School, Mr. Basby was the Assistant Principal of Discipline at Quail Run and Centerville Elementary Schools. Prior to his administrative positions, Mr. Basby taught at Northside High School and Bleckley County High school. In addition to teaching, he coached basketball, tennis and football.

“I am so excited to be a part of the Northside Middle family. Our school is a great place and I am honored to serve everyone in this community. Let's make this school year fantastic and remember,”

Mr. Basby is married to Sharonda Basby, and he enjoys spending time with his family & friends.