 Special shout out to this little helper for getting the word out -- it's about his future!
🚗Thousands of miles traveled 📦Thousands of pieces of campaign materials handed out/mailed 😏Thousands of Georgians met My opponent stated that she didn't know if I had led a school. The answer is yes. Here is my education resume.
• 30 years K-12 education experience • 8 years State School Superintendent of Georgia • 14 years Social Studies teacher, Irwin County High School • 8 years administrator, Irwin County Elementary School • 3 years assistant principal • 1 year K-2 principal • 3 years K-5 curriculum director • 1 year Pre-K & Alternative School principal • Social Studies Department Chairperson • Statewide presenter of technology usage within the classroom • State officer recognition for technology usage within the classroom • Lead recruiter for Irwin County Elementary School and the Irwin County Educational Center • Irwin County High School Teacher of the Year, 1992 • Multiple nominee for Teacher Who's Who • Irwin County High School conflict mediation sponsor and presenter • Published social studies content simulation activities • Student teacher mentor • Developed student and teacher schedules for traditional 6 segment and 4x4 block schedule school day • Implemented Student Support Team (SST) high school program • Supervised Early Intervention Program (EIP) • Supervised textbook adoption for Irwin County Elementary School math, reading, science, and social studies programs • Developed and implemented Irwin County Elementary School data room • A part of the Irwin County Elementary School team, a Title 1 School that made Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) for 7 consecutive years • Implemented and supervised the K-5 Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for reading, English language arts, math, science, and social studies • Developed and implemented the K-5 best practices balanced literacy map at Irwin County Elementary School • Developed the K-5 curriculum template for Irwin County Elementary School • Supervised the K-5 testing of the CRCT, 3rd and 5th grade writing, Iowa, and GKAP test • Supervised the implementation of the GKIDS Kindergarten progress monitoring program • Supervised strategic AMO planning for Irwin County Elementary School • PAGE school representative • Developed and implemented the K-5 vertical team curriculum map templates • Authored and supervised the implementation of the Irwin County Elementary School improvement plan • Assigned and directed staff duties and responsibilities • Supervised Irwin County Elementary School grounds and maintenance • Created plans for a Georgia garden to be used with social studies curriculum • Monitored K-5 Response to Intervention Program (RTI) • Led technology integration initiative at Irwin County Elementary School • Developed and instructed Irwin County Elementary School vocabulary usage in the classroom course • Developed school wide Essential Question classroom usage program for Irwin County Elementary School • Developed Irwin County Elementary School Safety Plan • Developed numerous social studies content simulation and review activities • Supervised purchasing for Irwin County Elementary School • Supervised the Special Education department of Irwin County Elementary School • Supervised Pre-K and Alternative staff • Hospital Homebound administrator • Home School system administrator • High School and Middle School football coach • High School Cross Country coach • High School Golf coach • JV Baseball coach • Middle School Girls Basketball coach • Bus Driver We must cut the red tape and eliminate the redundancy -- we must let our teachers teach!  I bring a solid track record of results and the confidence of Georgians. ✅Record high graduation rates ✅Beating the nation in SAT ✅Beating the nation in ACT  REAL RESULTS. Despite disruptions caused by the pandemic, Georgia continues to beat the nation academically on the ACT.  I'm the only candidate with teaching experience. My opponent has never had to create a lesson plan, give a high-stakes test, or teach in an overcrowded classroom -- I have.  REAL RESULTS. The state has achieved a record high graduation rate. Congrats to our students and educators!  I am not a politician or a personality. I've been consistent in my convictions and commitment to our kids, families, and educators.  REAL RESULTS. Despite disruptions caused by the pandemic, Georgia continues to beat the nation academically on the SAT.  “I really pride myself on success, and if I’m good at something, I love it.” -- Luke Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Read article: https://www.dailycitizen.news/news/local_news/northwest-high-georgia-scholar-has-no-regrets/article_c5f051a6-ca16-11ec-a989-53c24fac2353.html?fbclid=IwAR38trAO9UTiXXHbucuLt1YuEQhC97wk1RjYoHh80YVJxi58pviivqsdkok  Honored to be THE ONLY CANDIDATE ENDORSED by Georgia Educators. "Richard has shown a heart of an educator, never forgetting what it was like to be a classroom teacher. His proven leadership is needed now more than ever.”  Under my leadership, we worked with the Georgia Economic Developers Association - GEDA to develop the Economic Development Partnership designation -- recognizing school districts who form strong partnerships with local business and industry and who rapidly respond to workforce needs. Congrats to Barrow County School System, Bulloch County Schools, Fannin County School System, Floyd County Schools, Georgia, Hall County School District, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Read article: https://allongeorgia.com/georgia-education-k12/six-georgia-school-districts-selected-to-receive-fy-22-economic-development-partnership-designation/?fbclid=IwAR019aCErfLHAxbatlM2UPRkqF_Th0KvjX-UW1bbb4su4UGCkEoZt49WTWY  My deep appreciation for the heroic actions of the students at Rome City Schools - Rome, GA. "Treyvon Adams, Tyson Brown, Antwion Carey, Alto Moore, and Cesar Parker, along with classmate Messiah Daniels, helped pull a 50-year-old woman from her car after it was hit outside their high school in Rome" Read article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hurry-georgia-high-school-football-170920299.html?guccounter=1  Last year, students at Druid Hills were learning in a crumbling school building with dangerous conditions. Together, we fought to turn the situation around -- this week, Druid Hills students came back to real change! We're working across DeKalb to ensure ALL students in ALL schools are able to learn in a quality environment. Read article: https://www.ajc.com/education/dispatches-from-druid-hills-students-note-changes-at-the-high-school/AH45MZPNSFASDKHE7NTREUW72E/?fbclid=IwAR1syodUhgF2atMui2_gC9QpRzHqpofl6h6IafPxAK0c-QDPuhYujTUBuSQ  Many schools are starting back this week with hallways and classrooms full of the potential of students and passion of educators! We've got this!  Hands-on, relevant learning that reinforces foundational skills and opens doors to opportunity. We're building on the new elementary Construction and Agricultural programs by expanding elementary CTAE opportunities across all career clusters. View article: https://allongeorgia.com/georgia-education-k12/georgia-doe-to-expand-career-technical-and-agricultural-education-into-elementary-grades/?fbclid=IwAR2TB4Qoj9vySXrAmJCUtCO67elbPZas0xCBB9b3p_Tfmq-5sRTZluqZIaQ  Georgia Educators – watch your email inbox during August & September! Partnering with Governor Brian Kemp, we’re issuing another round of $125 classroom grants.  The current evaluation system demoralizes teachers and doesn't professionalize them. We need a system that supports teachers throughout their careers -- from beginning teacher to teacher leader. Check out my vision for the next four years at: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html.  Creating customized pathways to graduate = students with diplomas + acceptance letters . Check out my vision for the next four years at: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html.  High-stakes test scores will never show the true value of a child -- but the scores released today show the high level of perseverance and passion of our educators, students, and parents.  We must develop a evaluation system that provides clear, personalized pathways of supports and opportunities at every step of a teacher's career -- from beginning teacher to teacher leader. Learn more: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html  Partnering with Governor Brian Kemp and lawmakers, we provided $69 million for new security cameras, doors, keypads, vestibules, and other school upgrades.  This year, we're partnering with afterschool providers and summer programs across the state to add an additional 317,000 hours of high-quality, extended learning -- helping to close gaps caused by the pandemic.  I worked with two Governors to pass laws to lower the number of high-stakes tests – leading to the largest reduction of high-stakes testing in our state’s history. But we cannot stop there. WE MUST: Establish a new federal testing minimum with grade band testing – once in elementary, once in middle, and once in high – with no-stakes, formative tools in the “off years” so teachers can remediate/accelerate learning.  Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) -- like our paraprofessionals -- are the backbone of our schools. We need to have their backs by modernizing the K-12 funding formula. Learn more: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html  |
