Board of Visitors

Dr. April Aldridge
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Office of Teaching and Learning
Georgia Department of Education

India Barnes
Educational entrepreneur and 4th grade teacher
Marietta City Schools

Dr. Eliza Braden
Associate Professor of Elementary Education
University of South Carolina

Amanda Buice
Executive Director
Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers, Inc.

Dr. Margaret Ciccarelli
Director of Legislative Services
Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Inc.

Cherie Goldman
2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year
ESL Teacher
Hesse K–8 School

Jason Downey
Chair
State Board of Education

John Hines
Chairman, Hines Family Foundation for Education, Innovation and Service
Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer, JH Technology Associates, LLC

Dr. Jeff Jackson
President
Georgia Independent School Association

Dr. Philip Lanoue
Author, educational consultant, and retired superintendent

Ernie Lee
2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year
Behavioral Sciences Teacher
Savannah Arts Academy

Dr. Jonathan Patterson
Superintendent
Fayette County Public Schools

James Peas
Chair of Professional Services
Southern Crescent Technical College

Dr. Mark Scott
Superintendent of Schools
Houston County Schools

Dr. Torian White
Principal
South Effingham High School