Barrow County Schools
Amanda Latimer, PhD, is a seasoned educator and consultant with extensive experience in science education and biotechnology. Currently serving as a High School Science Teacher at Barrow County Schools and a Project Consultant for the Goat Brucellosis vaccine project, Amanda also holds the title of BioRad Education Fellow. As CEO, Farmer, and Owner of Latimer Luck Acres, Amanda manages a certified herd of dairy goats and produces goat milk soap. Amanda's academic background includes a PhD in Educational Theory & Practice from the University of Georgia, where involvement in the LISELL-B project focused on enhancing science education for English language learners. Previous roles include Biotechnology Outreach Coordinator at Athens Technical College and Research Scientist at Avigenics. Amanda has a strong foundation in both teaching and scientific research, with advanced degrees in biology and reproductive physiology.
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Barrow County Schools
The mission of the Barrow County School System is to ensure an exceptional education that leads each student to become a high-achieving and responsible citizen. We use a Barrow BOLD approach, which means we are “Building Our Learning Differently.” Our 2,000 employees serve over 15,200 students through ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, two educational programs, and one career academy serving the high schools.