Certification/Education:
Ed D in Educational Leadership, University of Sarasota, 2001
Ed S in Educational Leadership, University of Southern Mississippi, 1998
M Ed in Educational Leadership, Valdosta State University, 1996
BS Ed Social Science, Georgia Southern University, 1995
Experience:
July 2015- Present Superintendent, Candler County Schools
June 2008- July 2015 Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Candler County
July 2001- June 2008 Principal Tattnall County
June 2000- July 2001 Assistant Principal/Head Football Coach
July 1998- May 2000 Teacher/Administrative Assistant/Head Football Coach
July 1996- May 1999 Teacher/Coach
July 1996- June 2008 Tattnall County High School
Professional Associations:
Georgia School Superintendent Association- President
AASA-American Association of School Administrators
Georgia Association of Educational Leaders
Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Professional Accomplishments:
- Georgia Literacy Council Appointee; Chair of Leadership Working Group
- 2024 GSSA Bill Barr Award Winner
- 2024 GSSA Superintendent of the Year Finalist
- Chairman, Board of Control, 1st District RESA
- Nominated for Georgia Superintendent of the Year (2022)
- GSSA Coach for new Superintendents
- Frequent presenter advocating for innovation in education
Community Involvement:
Rotary Club, President (3x)
Willow Lake Golf Club Board President
Serves on many community boards
Actively involved with Economic Development Authority
Personal Information:
Married to former Lisa Brannen
Three Children: Jackson, 22; Brooks, 20; Adysan, 17
Member/Deacon Cedar Street Baptist Church Baptist Church
Adult Sunday School Teacher (12 years)
Distinctive or unique leadership traits:
A team builder who is always pushing the envelope to ensure that our system is providing the best opportunities for all students possible. Has been instrumental in creating alternative learning opportunities for students to focus on career development opportunities (Coastal Plains Charter High School and Metter College and Career Academy). Always trying to explore new opportunities of better ways to serve students and improve public education.