COMMITTED TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Empowering Georgia's educators and leaders through standards-based professional learning that drives continuous improvement.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dedicated educational leaders from school districts, universities, and state organizations across Georgia.
OUR MISSION
Learning Forward Georgia builds the capacity of leaders to establish and sustain highly effective professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and student achievement.
OUR VISION
Excellent teaching and learning for every student in Georgia through standards-driven professional learning systems in every school and district.
OUR BELIEFS
Professional learning is essential for continuous school improvement and student success.
Effective leadership develops culture, resources, and structures that prioritize educator learning.
High-quality professional learning requires equity, research-based standards, and evidence of impact.
Collaborative learning communities foster trust, reflection, and shared accountability.
Investing in educator professional development directly elevates student learning outcomes statewide.
Educators thrive when they have meaningful opportunities to grow, lead, and advance throughout their careers.
MEET THE BOARD
Our board brings decades of combined educational leadership, instructional coaching, and administrative expertise across Georgia.
Ms. Janet Johnson
President
Dr. Ave' Tatum
President Elect
Ms. Kimberly Turner
Executive Director
Ms. Mill Davis
Treasurer & Webmaster
Learning Forward Georgia
Board Leadership
Dr. Nadira Singh
Secretary
Ms. Lyndonia Dauphin
Board Member
Dr. Shon Davis
Board Member
Dr. Melissa Iddins
Board Member
Ms. Wanda Mangum
Board Member
Dr. Eleajah McElroy
Board Member
Ms. Rita McGlothin
Board Member
Ms. Kenya Nelson
Board Member
Learning Forward Georgia
Serving Educators Across Georgia
Ms. Eljeanita J. Thompson
Board Member
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