212 P-12s
16 RESAs
70 EPPs
3 SEAs
1.7 Million Students
Athens P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Dr. Bobbi Ford (bobbi.ford@gapsc.com)
Colleges/Universities: University of Georgia, Piedmont College
School Systems:Barrow County, Clarke County Schools, Elbert County, Foothills Education Charter High School, Greene County, Jackson County, Madison County, Morgan County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Walton County, Commerce City, Jefferson City, Social Circle City
RESAs: Northeast Georgia RESA
Tiffany English is the music specialist at Sugar Hill
Elementary School in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She holds multiple degrees from the University of Georgia and
Piedmont College. Her education also includes post-Level III Orff Schulwerk teacher education and Level I
Kodály training. Tiffany has served the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA) as Region IV representative
on the National Board of Trustees, vice president and president of AOSA, chair of the Professional Development
Committee, president of the Atlanta Area Orff Chapter, and co-chair for the 2014 and 2021 AOSA Professional
Development Conferences. Tiffany has been named the Teacher of the Year three times in her career and was
honored as the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year in 2007. She presents at numerous conferences and workshops
throughout the United States and is a frequent honor chorus clinician. Tiffany has mentored 15 student teachers
in her career and frequently hosts elementary music education methods course observations in her classroom.
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For ADMINISTRATORS
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Includes links to many resources embedded in the slides, along with contact information for all presenters.
For TEACHERS
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Presenters: Stephanie Britt - Math Co-Chair/Teacher-Barrow County Schools, and;
Nita Creekmore - K-5 Instructional Coach-Walton County Schools
Referenced article:
Coping with Change and Uncertainty
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Presenter: Dr. Amanda Stults - Family Consumer Sciences Teacher-Barrow County Schools
Padlet resource:
Managing My Stress
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Presenter: Jessica Moon - Exceptional Education Teacher/SEL Lead-Social Circle Schools
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Presenter: Latrice Rozier - Kindergarten Teacher/PBIS-Walton County Schools
East P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Karen Wyler (kwyler@doe.k12.ga.us)
Colleges/Universities: Augusta University, Brenau University, Paine College
School Systems: Burke County, Columbia County, Emanuel County, Glascock County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Lincoln County, McDuffie County, Richmond County, Taliaferro County, Warren County, Wilkes County
RESAs: Central Savannah River Area RESA
Delta Casey is a media specialist at Greenbrier Middle School in Columbia County,
Georgia. A native of Augusta, Georgia, Mrs. Casey has 27 years of teaching experience in the middle grades classroom.
As a lifelong learner, Mrs. Casey earned a bachelor’s degree in middle grades education at Georgia Southern University.
She continued the pursuit for advanced degrees by earning a masters and specialist degree in middle grades education
at Augusta State University. Mrs. Casey has been awarded Teacher of the Year for Greenbrier Middle School twice in
her career. She was also recognized as the 2015 Columbia County Media Specialist of the Year. In addition to
collaborating with classroom teachers at Greenbrier, Mrs. Casey serves as the building coordinator for the Partner
School Network at Augusta State University where she is able to mentor future teacher candidates.
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Metro Atlanta P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Enjolia Farrington (enjolia.farrington@gapsc.com)
Colleges/Universities: Clark Atlanta University, Clayton State University, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia State University, Gordon State College, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University, Spelman College
School Systems: Clayton County, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Douglas County, Fayette County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Houston County, Lamar County, Newton County, Pike County, Rockdale County, Spalding County, Thomaston-Upson County, Atlanta Public Schools, Buford City, Decatur City, Marietta City, Commission Charter Schools, Georgia Charter Schools Assoc.
RESAs: Griffin RESA, Metro RESA
Miriam Miles is a first-grade teacher at Parkside Elementary School in
Atlanta who has 23 years of experience as a teacher and has mentored several teacher education candidates
in the CREATE program at Georgia State University. She is the Atlanta Public Schools professional learning
leader for its gifted summer program and has served as her grade level chair for many years. Mrs. Miles said,
"Mentoring at Georgia State University has been a humbling experience, as I'm constantly learning as much
from the students as they are from me.” She also shared, “I feel comforted knowing that the work of teaching
children will continue in the hands of all the dedicated student teachers and mentor teachers in the field.”
* Save the Date! - FALL 2021 *
Save the Date! -
The Metro Atlanta P-20 Collaborative will convene October 27, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
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Middle Georgia P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Dr. Kathy Reese (kreese@doe.k12.ga.us)
Colleges/Universities: Fort Valley State University, Georgia College & State University, Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College
School Systems: Baldwin County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Hancock County, Houston County, Jasper County, Johnson County, Jones County, Monroe County, Peach County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Twiggs County, Washington County, Wilkinson County
RESAs: Middle Georgia RESA, Oconee RESA, Heart of Georgia RESA
Lea Mitchell is a first-grade teacher at Springdale Elementary in the Bibb
County School District. This is her 15th year of teaching, and the last five of those have been in Bibb County.
Prior to that, she was in Bulloch County for 10 years where she taught first grade, as well as one year in second
grade. Ms. Mitchell has always enjoyed mentoring student teachers from Georgia Southern University and Mercer
University. Last year, she attended and presented at the National Association for the Professional Development
of Schools Conference with her student teacher. Currently, she is completing the Coaching Endorsement, which will
allow her to mentor more educators in being life-long learners. Ms. Mitchell currently lives in Macon, Georgia with
her 6-year-old son, Kaiden.
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Asynchronous Learning
Tricks of the Trade - Webinar Series
Northeast P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Dr. Shelly Boardman (Shelly.Boardman@gapsc.com)
Colleges/Universities: Brenau University, Emmanuel College, Piedmont College, Toccoa Falls College, Truett-McConnell University, University of North Georgia, Young Harris College
School Systems: Banks County, Dawson County, Fannin County, Franklin County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hart County, Lumpkin County, Rabun County, Stephens County, Towns County, Union County, White County, Gainesville City, State Charter Schools
RESAs: Pioneer RESA
Nancy Nelson is a fourth grade teacher at Jack P. Nix Elementary School in
White County. She has been teaching in White County for the past ten years. Prior to teaching in White County,
Mrs. Nelson taught a variety of grades in Cobb County. Mrs. Nelson has had many student teachers during her
teaching career, and considers it a great honor to work alongside so many talented and dedicated upcoming teachers
each year.
* Event Notification - SPRING 2021 *
Please plan to attend! The Northeast P-20 will be having a Spring Collaborative April 19, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.
The agenda and Zoom access credentials can be found here.
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Northwest P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Dr. PaQuita Morgan (paquita.morgan@gapsc.com)
Colleges/Universities: Berry College, Covenant College, Dalton State College, Reinhardt University, Shorter University, University of West Georgia
School Systems: Bartow County, Catoosa County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Dade County, Floyd County, Gilmer County, Gordon County, Haralson County, Murray County, Paulding County, Pickens County, Polk County, Walker County, Whitfield County, Bremen City, Calhoun City, Cartersville City, Chickamauga City, Dalton City, Rome City, Trion City
RESAs: North Georgia RESA, Northwest Georgia RESA
Tyler Thomas graduated in 2013 with a degree in Middle Grades Education from
Shorter University. Mr. Thomas earned a Masters of Middle Grades Math in 2015 and a Specialist in Curriculum and
Instruction both from Piedmont College in 2017. He also earned the Gifted, Online Teaching, Coaching, and PBIS
Endorsements and is currently completing a certification-only program Educational Leadership at Valdosta State
University. Mr. Thomas taught ELA and Math for 1 year in Carroll County and 6 years in Floyd County. In those years,
he mentored many practicum students and student teachers, and 5 of those were hired in his building! His success in
mentoring led Mr. Thomas to his current role as Academic Coach in Floyd County where he mentors teachers every day.
Mr. Thomas has been a school-level Teacher of the Year once, 7th-grade Teacher of the Year twice, and Shorter
University's Distinguished Alumni recipient. He loves the work he gets to do each day!
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Southeast P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Dr. Bobbi Ford (bobbi.ford@gapsc.com)
Colleges/Universities: Armstrong State University, Brewton-Parker College, College of Coastal Georgia, Georgia Southern University, Savannah State University, South Georgia State College
School Systems: Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Brantley County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Camden County, Candler County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Dodge County Effingham County, Evans County, Glynn County, Jeff Davis County, Jenkins County, Laurens County, Liberty County, Long County, McIntosh County, Montgomery County, Pierce County, Screven County, Tattnall County, Telfair County, Toombs County, Treutlen County, Ware County, Wayne County, Wheeler County, Wilcox County, Dublin City, Vidalia City
RESAs: First District RESA, Okefenokee RESA
Cindy Oliver has served as a middle school teacher for 25 years, teaching
6th, 7th, and 8th grade language arts. She has served her school and students in a variety of capacities,
including ELA department chair, Mentoring Coordinator, SST Coordinator, grade level leader, PLC leader, and a
member of the school leadership team. Among her greatest contributions to the field of education is her tireless
effort to mentor and prepare the next generation of teachers. For the past 22 years, Mrs. Oliver has hosted
countless Georgia Southern University candidates. She has also served as the Clinical Associate for Southeast
Bulloch Middle School for the past 16 years, serving as the liaison between the school and university. Mrs.
Oliver and her husband, James, have five children and reside in Statesboro, Georgia.
* Event Notification - FALL 2021 *
The Southeast P-20 for the Fall will be held via ZOOM on September 30, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Zoom link is available here.
Agenda to follow.
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Southwest P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Dr. Bobbi Ford (bobbi.ford@gapsc.com)
Colleges/Universities: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), Albany State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Thomas University, Valdosta State University
School Systems: Baker County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Brooks County, Calhoun County, Chattahoochee County, Clay County, Colquitt County, Cook County, Crisp County, Decatur County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Early County, Echols County, Grady County, Irwin County, Lanier County, Lee County, Lowndes County, Macon County, Marion County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Quitman County, Randolph County, Schley County, Seminole County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taylor County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Turner County, Webster County, Worth County, Pelham City, Thomasville City, Valdosta City
RESAs: Chattahoochee-Flint RESA, Coastal Plains RESA, Southwest Georgia RESA
April Trussell is an 11th grade teacher of U.S. History and AP U.S. History at
Lee County High School in Leesburg, GA. Initially, April had a passion for history and started at Georgia Southern
University as a history major. However, she changed her degree to education and received a Bachelor’s of Education
in May of 2000. As she started her career she was passionate and goal oriented. Determined to be a leader, she
received a Masters and Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Albany State University in 2004 and 2007.
April’s love for the students and history has kept her in the classroom. Currently, she is not ready to pursue an
administrative position; however, she is actively involved as a teacher leader in her school. April is very
passionate about teaching. In 2007 she was the Crisp County High and County Star Teacher of the year. Also, April
was the 2010 Crisp County High school teacher of the year and the 2019 Lee County High school teacher of the year.
* Event Notification - FALL 2021 *
The Southwest P-20 Fall Collaborative will convene on October 26, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
The agenda will be available soon.
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West P-20 Collaborative
Primary Contact: Dr. Karen Wyler (kwyler@doe.k12.ga.us)
Colleges/Universities: Columbus State University, LaGrange College, Point University, University of West Georgia
School Systems: Carroll County, Coweta County, Fulton County, Harris County, Heard County, Meriwether County, Muscogee County, Troup County, Carrollton City, State Charter Schools- Odyssey School
RESAs: Chattahoochee-Flint RESA, West Georgia RESA
Brandy Sipling is a 21-year teaching veteran. She graduated from LaGrange College
with her bachelor's in early childhood education. Also, she graduated with her master's and specialist's from Troy
University with a focus on Elementary Education. In 2014, Brandy was named the Muscogee County School District Teacher
of the Year and spent the next year advocating for mentoring new teachers. In 2016, she was named a Harvard Fellow and
spent a week in Boston learning with others how to get students to model their thinking. She has been a speaker in many
different avenues from the local Cornerstone Literacy Conference, the district's new teacher conferences, and lately
the district's math professional development. She has hosted many pre-conference and student teachers from Columbus
State University in her classroom throughout the years. She also serves as her school's lead mentor for teachers in
their first three years of teaching.
* Event Notification - FALL 2021 *
The West P-20 Fall Collaborative will convene online on September 15, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The agenda with ZOOM login access is available here.
Beginning in Fall 2018, the P-20 Repository will provide easy access to materials shared at P-20 Collaborative convenings. If you notice any missing documents or errors that need correcting, please inform the primary contact for this P-20 region.