Task Forces and Advisory Groups

Standing advisory groups meet regularly with GaPSC staff to provide input on specific aspects of the work. Currently, the only active Educator Preparation Division advisory group is the PPEM Advisory Council.

Task forces currently in process include Alternative Preparation for Speech-Language Associate, Health and Physical Education, School Librarian, and School Psychology. Members of each task force are listed below.

Currently, no task forces are in process.

GaPSC staff and Commissioners appreciate the contributions of these educators who lend their time and expertise to our policy development process.

PPEM Advisory Council
GaPSC Facilitator: Ms. Joy Fethe

Dr. Amy Bagby
Covenant College
Dr. Gale Neal
Thomas University
Dr. Karen Bryant
University of Georgia
Dr. Dwala Nobles
Albany State University
Ms. Nathifa Carmichael
Georgia Department of Education
Dr. Tasha Perkins
Shorter University
Dr. Nicole DeClouette
Georgia College and State University
Dr. Nick Sauers
Georgia State University
Dr. Melissa Driver
Kennesaw State University
Ms. Cindy Saxon
University of West Georgia
Ms. Rhonda Gatewood
Okefenokee RESA
Ms. Leilani Scott
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Dr. Susan Hagood
Thomas University
Dr. Robin Smith
Middle Georgia RESA
Dr. Barbara Hill
Clark Atlanta University
Dr. Carla Tanguay
Georgia State University
Dr. Sharon Hixon
Dalton State University
Dr. Daniel Teodorescu
Clark Atlanta University
Ms. Angela Lewis
Kennesaw State University
Dr. Karen Terry
Valdosta State University
Dr. Susan Lynn
Thomas University
Dr. David Thacker
Georgia Department of Education
Dr. Juli McBrayer
Georgia Southern University
Dr. Michelle Thompson
DeKalb County Public Schools
Ms. Anne McDonald
University of Georgia
Dr. Carol Thurman
DeKalb County Public Schools
Dr. Dorene Medlin
Albany State University
Dr. Paige Tompkins
University of Georgia
Dr. Judi Mills
Emmanuel University
Dr. Navella Jean Walker
Mercer University
Ms. Mary Moseley
Metro RESA
Dr. Lindsey Wingate
Thomas University