Georgia Department of Education
Autumn Sam has over a decade of experience in education, currently serving as a High School Teacher at the Georgia Department of Education since November 2010, specializing in Language Arts and Audio/Visual and Technology. Prior to this role, Autumn developed a strong background in journalism, working as a Multi-Platform Sports Journalist at WSB-TV and holding positions such as Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter at KVIA-TV and KSWT News 13. Earlier career roles also included sports photography and reporting at WCTV-TV, as well as contributing as an editor at Florida News Channel. Autumn's foundational experience in coaching includes positions as an Assistant Coach for Women's Basketball at both Georgia State University and Liberty University. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s degree in English from Clemson University.
Georgia Department of Education
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The Georgia Department of Education sets policy for all public schools in the state and implements new laws passed by the Georgia General Assembly. The Department trains teachers and principals, oversees federal education programs, tracks how schools are performing and manages the state’s K-12 budget. The Department also works directly with districts in an advisory capacity on school safety, charter schools and homeless students, among other areas. There are nearly 200 school systems in Georgia, employing 110,000 teachers. Those systems include Department of Juvenile Justice programs, state chartered schools and state schools for the blind and deaf. In the 2012-13 school year, there were 1.7 million public school students in Georgia attending 2,275 schools. We are making education work for all Georgians!