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 Gifted Education and Advanced Academics


​Overview of Programs​

The Gifted Education and Advanced Academics unit works to ensure college readiness for all students by providing professional learning and technical assistance to teachers, counselors, and administrators as they serve gifted and advanced learners. Please see below links for more information on each program. 


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 Contact Information

Mary Jean Banter​
Program Manager
mbanter@doe.k12.ga.us​
(470) 763-1087


​Lisa Hackney

Program Specialist
lisa.hackney@doe.k12.ga.us​
​(470) 607-4266

Martha Smith​
Program Specialist
masmith@doe.k12.ga.us
​(470) 481-4289​