COE Board of Advisors
The College of Education Board of Advisors is advisory to the College’s dean providing advice, guidance and support for the development of high quality programs in the College. The Board also assists in promoting a professional image and good relations with the larger community and development of effective collaboration with that community. The COE Board of Advisors meets biannually.
| Dr. Joseph C., “Jody” Barrow | Superintendent, Fayette County Schools |
| Dr. Tom Bigwood | Retired Superintendent in Candler County, former principal at Southeast Bulloch High School, and a consultant to First District RESA |
| Mrs. Dayle Burns | Retired Educator in Effingham County and wife of State Representative and House Majority Leader, Jon Burns |
| Dr. Dawn H. Cartee | Director University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education and past President of Ogeechee Technical College |
| Ms. Cheryl H. Clemens | Retired Educator in Chatham County |
| Ms. LeeAnne Cowart | Member State Board of Education |
| Dr. Genie Fulcher | Nursing Professor, Adult Education advocate and a member of the inaugural Curriculum Studies EDD cohort at Georgia Southern University |
| Mrs. Sheila Hoynes | Retired Educator |
| Dr. Terry Oatts | Current Superintendent of Rockdale County Schools |
| Mr. Eddie Pollard | Former Headmaster, Flint River Academy and retired principal of Fayette County Schools |
| Mrs. Kathy Rawlins | Florida International Dyslexia Association, Past President and Learning Specialist at the Bolles Lower School in Jacksonville, Florida |
| Mr. Mike Royal | Past Chairman and current member of the State Board of Education |
| Mr. Jerry Snider | Attorney, Parallon Business Performance Group |
| Ms. Sonya Tucker | Retired School Counselor in Fayette County |
Last updated: 4/27/2022