Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education is governed by a Board of Directors that is made up of eighteen people, nine of whom are appointed by the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education and eight of whom are appointed by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Each appointee serves a three-year term.
Qualifications for a Griffin-Spalding Partner in Education board member include:
- expertise in resource development, program development, and/or evaluation, finance, personnel or public relations
- ability to provide input to the organization on community or educational issues that affect the accomplishment of goals and objectives; and
- a willingness to carry out duties within an area of special talent and competency.
Each board member:
- Is responsible for attending bi-monthly board meetings as scheduled.
- Serves as an active member of a committee.
- Participates in fund-raising activities.
Board members are responsible for:
- formulating policy,
- setting goals and objectives,
- maintaining a sound financial base,
- reviewing plans,
- making authorizations,
- selecting leadership, and
- evaluating the work of the organization.
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lynn Akin
Spalding High School
Lottie Harris
Jackson Road Elementary
BJ Crossley
Mainstay Academy
Dr. Alvetta Thomas
Southern Crescent Technical College
Stephanie Windham
Beck Owen and Murray
Bob Dull
Griffin Housing Authority
Harvey Booker
Bell South
Robin Shepherd
Griffin-Spalding County School System
Jim Smith
Griffin Housing Authority
Evan Stitt
Norcom
Corey Letson
Georgia Wealth Partners
Suzanne McEwen
First National Bank
Teddy Blalock
Marukan Vinegar
Katy Castanien
Griffin Region College & Career Academy
Craig A. Ogletree
Georgia Power
Staff and Ex-Officio
Kimberly Willis Green
Griffin-Spalding County School System
Laura Beaber
Griffin-Spalding County School System
Cindy Jones
Griffin Spalding Chamber of Commerce
Melissa Gordon (Chamber Designee)
UGA Griffin Campus