Tim Scott

Dr. Tim Scott began his first term as Superintendent for Dalton Public Schools on Monday, March 19, 2018. Dr. Scott has 19 years in administration in both traditional high schools, non-traditional high schools and central office. He worked his way up through the ranks from varsity football assistant to his current position. Dr. Scott has been a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal and an assistant superintendent before coming to Dalton. Dr. Scott has been involved in GAEL, GSSA, GASSP, NASSP, as well as his local Chamber Board throughout his career.

The schools Dr. Scott served as principal received the following honors: Title 1 Distinguished School in 2005; America’s Most Challenging High Schools 2014 by the Washington Post at Douglas County High, Best High School 2015 by U.S. News Report at Douglas County High and AP School by the College Board at Douglas County High in 2014. Dr. Scott graduated from Georgia College and State University with his Bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education and Master’s in Educational Leadership. He also received a specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Troy State University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Argosy University.