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New Leaders Named In Special Called Meeting At Gwinnett
Board of Education approves three district leaders
October 29, 2020
New leaders named in special called meeting
Board of Education approves three district leaders
October 29, 2020
In a special called meeting on Thursday, October 29, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed three district leaders to new positions. Dr. Clay Hunter was appointed as Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Support, a role he has been filling on an interim basis. Dr. Hunter fills the role formerly held by Dr. Jonathan Patterson, who now serves as the superintendent of Fayette County Schools. Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, who currently serves as the district’s Executive Director for Innovation and Program Development, will be the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instructional Support, and Innovation. This is the position formerly held by Dr. Hunter; however, the title has been changed to include Innovation. The Board also selected Dr. Pam Williams as the district’s new Chief of Staff. Dr. Williams, who currently serves as an assistant superintendent for elementary schools, will transition to her new role at the end of the month with the retirement of the district’s current Chief of Staff, Berney Kirkland. All of these appointments are effective November 2, 2020.
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Dr. Clay Hunter
Associate Superintendent,
Curriculum and Instructional Support
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GCPS Employment:
Oct. 2020-Present Interim Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instructional
Support
Nov. 2018-Oct. 2020 Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instructional Support
2014-2018 Assistant Superintendent, School Improvement and Operations
2008-2012 Principal, South Gwinnett High School
2006-2008 Principal, Stripling Elementary School
2005-2006 Assistant Principal, McConnell Middle School
2002-2005 Assistant Principal, Meadowcreek High School
2000-2002 Social Studies Teacher, Norcross High School
Other Employment:
2018 Adjunct Professor, Thomas University and the University of Georgia
2017-2018 Adjunct Professor, Clark Atlanta University
2013-2014 Deputy Chief of Schools, Chicago Public Schools (IL)
2012-2013 Regional K-12 Executive Director of Schools, Atlanta Public Schools
1995-2000 Teacher, Milton High School, Fulton County Schools
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Studies— Morehouse College
- Master’s degree in Social Science Education—University of Georgia
- Doctorate in Educational leadership— Clark Atlanta University
Dr. Babak Mostaghimi,
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instructional Support, and Innovation
GCPS Employment:
2018-Present Executive Director of Innovation and Program Improvement
Other Employment:
2016-2018 Facilitator, Public Education Leadership Project, Harvard University
Fall 2016 Teaching Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Summer 2016 Facilitator, Harvard Graduate School of Education
2015 Deputy Director, The Center for Education Innovation (MS)
2011-2015 Director of Community, Family, and School Engagement, The Center for Education Innovation
(MS)
2010-2011 Consultant, The Center for Education Innovation (MS)
2009-2010 Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton (MD)
2008-2010 Co-Director, Community Development Project (MA & MS)
2006-2008 5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher, Shelby Middle School (MS), North Bolivar School
District/Teach for America
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations— Johns Hopkins University
- Master’s degree in Public Policy— Harvard University
- Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership— Harvard University
Dr. Pam Williams, Chief of Staff
GCPS Employment:
2019-Present Assistant Superintendent, Elementary
2013- 2019 Principal, Bethesda Elementary School
2010-2013 Assistant Principal, Nesbit Elementary School
2006-2010 Teacher, Norton Elementary School
Other Employment:
2005-2006 5th Grade Teacher, Palm Beach County (FL)
2002-2005 Owner/Operator, Love and Care Child Care Home
1997-2002 4th and 5th Grade Teacher, Palm Beach County (FL)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education— Florida Atlantic University
- Master’s degree in Teacher Leadership— Walden University
- Specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership—University of West Georgia
- Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership— University of Georgia
Dr. Williams is a graduate of the Quality-Plus Leadership Academy, Aspiring Principals Program, 2014.
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