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.
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Joseph C., “Jody” Barrow-Chair 2022-2023 | Superintendent, Fayette County Schools |
| Mrs. Dayle Burns | Retired Educator in Effingham County and wife of State Representative and House Speaker, Jon Burns |
| Ms. LeeAnne Cowart | Member State Board of Education |
| Ms. London Cowart | Teacher at Stevens Creek Elementary, Columbia County Schools |
| 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 |
| Mr. Mike Royal | Past Chairman and current member of the State Board of Education |
| Ms. Rebeccah Phillips | Teacher, Bethune Middle School |
| Ms. Chris Pye | School system administrator and program manager |
| Mr. Jeff Shattuck | Assistant Principal at Gordon Central High School |
| Mr. Jerry Snider | Attorney, Parallon Business Performance Group |
| Ms. Sonya Tucker | Retired School Counselor in Fayette County |
| Ms. Melodie Wall | Curriculum Coordinator, Effingham County Schools |
Last updated: 3/8/2023