MOULTRIE – Superintendent Dan Chappuis introduced his four pillars for success at the Colquitt County School District Convocation in July. One of those pillars is Focus On Learning. That focus is not just on students but also district employees.

During the 2023-2024 school year, various school and district office employees completed programs that developed their leadership, policy development, and teacher support skills.

The individuals listed below spent time each month attending training in person and virtually for the entire school year. They completed individual projects and research on various leadership and education topics and applied what they learned to their daily jobs.

“We are committed to having the best teachers, support staff, and administration in our district,” said Chappuis. “We encourage students to be life-long learners, which we should do as educational leaders. I am proud of the commitment of these employees and others across the district to continually growing in their profession.”

— CoSN CTO Academy for K-12 Early Career and Aspiring Chief Technology Officers: Jarrod Brogdon, network services director.

— FOA Fiber Optic Technician Certification: Cole Kelly, technology specialist.

— Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education Administrator Development Academy: Christie Simpson, director of Vereen School.

— Georgia Department of Education CTAE New Directors Academy: Chad Horne, CTAE director at Colquitt County High School.

— Governor’s School Leadership Academy Teacher Leadership Academy: Justin Stewart, teacher at Colquitt County High School.

— Governor’s School Leadership Academy Teacher Leadership Academy: Ted Wear, teacher at Colquitt County High School.

— Georgia School Superintendent Association District Office Professional Development Program: Dan Chappuis, superintendent, and Dr. Josh Purvis, principal at Willie J. Williams Middle School.

— Georgia School Superintendent Associations Capitol Outlay and Facilities Institute: Pamela Heidelberg, assistant principal at Charlie A. Gray Junior High School.

— Georgia Department of Education Teacher Policy Fellowship Program: Amy Garner, teacher at Willie J. Williams Middle School.

— High Potential Leaders Program Class of 2023: Megan Taylor, employee relations coordinator, and Xzavier Ward, teacher at Stringfellow Elementary School.

— Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Colquitt: Summer Hall, principal at R.B. Wright Elementary School, Kristen Harrison, assistant principal at Willie J. Williams Middle School, and Margaret Presley, academic coach at Cox Elementary School.