Georgia Power, in collaboration with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, will support 19 school superintendents from across the state of Georgia in their efforts to connect their school systems and students to workforce development opportunities in their districts through the first Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy.

Alignment between education and workforce development is central to economic and workforce advancement. Over the next six months, nominated superintendents will have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies enhancing workforce development efforts in their districts and communities by introducing key concepts, trends, programs and approaches. Participants will learn from workforce leaders, collaborate with other superintendents and receive expert coaching that can be applied in their respective school districts. The program will conclude in April 2026 with leaders developing a capstone project to advance their workforce goal in their district.

"We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional group of dedicated educational leaders from across Georgia," said Jonathan King, director of workforce development at Georgia Power. "As the state’s population and economy grows, we are continually investing in the lives of Georgians through advancing, expanding, and enhancing career pathways. We believe this partnership is foundational to further developing and evolving programs to ensure a skilled workforce and help our citizens advance economically.”

Georgia Power is committed to enhancing communities statewide, recognizing that meaningful jobs improve lives. Our team partners with community leaders, educators, and industry to develop workforce strategies tailored to each region’s unique economic, geographic, and social needs, that move people into the workforce.

Participating Superintendents

• Derick Austin, Putnam County Charter School System

• Kristina Brooks, Baldwin County Public Schools

• Jennifer Carter, Hart County Charter System

• Mike Ewton, Whitfield County Schools

• Yancy Ford, Effingham County Schools

• Joseph Goodroe, Madison County Schools

• Tracolya Green, Camden County Schools

• Rachel Hazel, Troup County School System

• Sharon Head, Lumpkin County Schools

• Eric Holland, Rome City Schools

• Andreana Jones, Taliaferro County School District

• Dallas LeDuff, Barrow County School System

• David Lewis, Muscogee County School District

• Craig Lockhart, Valdosta City Schools

• Dan Sims, Bibb County School District

• Anthony Smith, Clayton County Public Schools

• Denise Warnock, Emanuel County Schools

• Christy Wray, Turner County School District

• Mitch Young, Forsyth County Schools