Georgia Department of Education
Heather Finley is a dedicated education professional with extensive experience in various roles within the educational sector. Currently serving as a Teacher Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education since July 2023, Heather has previously held prominent positions such as Director of Technology and Director of Student Services at the Fannin County School System. With a career spanning over a decade in student services and technology, Heather began as a Student Services Specialist in 2008. Heather's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Administration and Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University, an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University, and a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Teaching from Florida State University.
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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!