Gainesville City Schools
Laura Henderson, MSW, currently serves as an Academic Coach at Gainesville City Schools, focusing on high school students' academic progress and adaptation for multi-language learners. Previous experience includes positions as an Account Executive at ORIGO Education, where Laura managed sales for core math curricula, and a Content Creator at Boom Learning, developing digital tasks aligned with educational objectives. Laura also has a strong background in instructional roles at Hall County Schools and Gwinnett County Public Schools, where the achievement of learner goals was prioritized. Additional roles include managing a continuing education program at Gwinnett Technical College and working as a social worker, providing essential support to women and families affected by domestic violence. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Emory University and a Master of Social Work from The University of Georgia.
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Gainesville City Schools
Gainesville City School System was one of the first four charter systems in Georgia and earned its charter status in June 2008. In 2013, the district received a ten year charter - which extends to June 2023. As a charter system, our Board of Education utilizes flexibility in local school governance to provide innovative learning environments for approximately 8,000 students. The Gainesville City Board of Education is recognized as a 2018 Quality School Board by the Georgia School Boards Association. The School Board is committed to maintaining compliance in all state-mandated standards for local school board governance while providing quality education to all children.