2 Douglas County Educators Named to Gov. Deal's Advisory Boards

Submitted press release

Two Douglas County School System educators were named this week to Governor Nathan Deal’s Education Advisory Boards.

Chapel Hill Middle School Principal Dr. Jolene Morris will serve on the Principals Advisory Board and South Douglas Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher Courtney Saxon will serve on the Educators Advisory Board.

Governor Deal’s other education boards are the Superintendents Advisory Board and the Local School Board Members Advisory Board. Two other Douglas County School System officials have served on Gov. Deal’s board in previous years: Dr. Gordon Pritz was on the Superintendents Advisory Board and Board Chair Janet Kelley was on the Local School Board Members Advisory Board.

The four boards are comprised of school superintendents, principals, teachers and local school board members from each congressional district who will meet with the governor and his staff over the next year to provide input on education policy issues facing the state.

“Throughout my term, the members of these advisory boards have provided invaluable feedback on policy issues including improving the percentage of Georgia’s students reading on grade level by the third grade and encouraging innovation in STEM education,” Deal said. “By listening to those on the frontlines, we can make better policy decisions for our educators and students. I’m grateful to these highly regarded professionals who are giving of their time and talents. Our children are our greatest resource, and I look forward to discussing how we can continue to improve educational outcomes for all.”