Purpose Built Schools
Lorenzo McGhee, Ed.S, possesses extensive experience in education and leadership, currently serving as Dean of Students at Purpose Built Schools since August 2017. With a longstanding tenure at Atlanta Public Schools since 2005, McGhee has excelled as a Social Studies Instructor and Football Coach, achieving an 85% pass rate on the Economics EOCT and guiding 75% of students who passed to score at least 80% on the test. Prior experience includes teaching at Clayton County Public Schools from 2003 to 2005, where responsibilities included curriculum development, student assessment, and coaching junior varsity football. McGhee holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Secondary Education from Valdosta State University, an Educational Specialist degree in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University, an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Lincoln Memorial University, and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from American InterContinental University.
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Purpose Built Schools
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is part of an innovative partnership with Atlanta Public Schools, providing management services for underperforming schools in south Atlanta. Our vision of success is to see every child living in our neighborhoods on a trajectory for success through college and in their careers. We believe we can provide outstanding results for our students and communities through high-quality instruction, intentional interventions and enrichment opportunities, and a strategic approach to serving our families’ needs beyond the schools’ walls. The neighborhoods of south Atlanta have been served by schools that have not historically ensured opportunity for all the students in their care. These schools include Slater Elementary, Thomasville Heights Elementary, Price Middle and Carver High schools. PBSA is committed to leveraging our unique structure and best practices to help students who attend our schools discover their excellence--and improve the neighborhoods where they live.