Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announces new members of education advisory boards

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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced the new members of his four Education Advisory Boards on Monday, according to a news release from his office.

The four boards include superintendents, principals, teachers and school board members from each congressional district who provide input on education policy issues facing Georgia.

Seven members were chosen from the North Georgia area. They are Michele Taylor, superintendent of Calhoun City Schools in Gordon County; Lori Chastain, principal of Fannin County Middle School; Ronnie Bradford, principal of Heritage High School in Catoosa County; Elizabeth Proctor, teacher at Jasper County High School; Becky Hulsey, teacher at Sonoraville Middle School in Gordon County; Gary Davenport, member of the Union County Board of Education; and Louis Fordham, chairman of the Whitfield County Board of Education.

In the news release, Deal said, "Throughout my term, the members of these advisory boards have provided invaluable feedback on policy issues including improving the percentage of Georgia's students ready on grade level by the third grade and encouraging innovation in STEM education. ... By listening to those on the front lines, we can make better policy decisions for our educators and students."

"Our children are our greatest resource," he said, "and I look forward to discussing how we can continue to improve educational outcomes for all."

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