Joseph Blessing

Joseph Blessing is an accomplished education professional with extensive experience in assessment and program management. Currently serving as Program Manager at the Georgia Department of Education since July 2015, Joseph oversees online assessment programs, including TestPad and the Georgia Milestone Assessment System. Previously, as Director of Testing and Assessment for Atlanta Public Schools from July 2012 to July 2015, Joseph managed various state and national assessment programs and implemented formative assessment initiatives. Earlier roles include Assessment Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education and Instructional Technology Specialist for Atlanta Public Schools, focusing on assessment development and data analysis. Joseph holds a Master of Arts in Education from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Psychology from Xavier University, as well as an L5 in Educational Leadership from Kennesaw State University.