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 Consolidation of Funds Showcase 2020


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The GaDOE Consolidation of Funds Initiative is excited to have partnered with existing cohorts to highlight the promising practices of principals across the state.  Principals will share insights and innovative ideas about consolidation with their colleagues.​

2020 Principal Showcase ~ ​​Prin​​​cipal Panelists

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Mr. Matt Gibson, Principal, Cartersville Middle School

Dr. Peter Coombe, Principal, Calhoun County High School

Dr. Luther McDaniel, Principal, Gainesville Elementary School

Mr. Corey Lawson, Principal, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

Dr. Dayton Hibbs, Principal, Marietta Middle School

Mrs. LaTosha Peters, Principal, Cooper-Carver Elementary School​

*Watch the 2020 Principal Showcase Panel Recording HERE*​​


2020 Principal Showcase ~ ​Video Presenters​​​​​


Schoolwide Planning is Pivotal to Consolidation of Funds

Atlanta Public Schools (Cohort 2)​

Ms. Kara Stimpson, Principal, Jean Childs Young Middle SchoolPicture with words about planning highlighting the word plan

Video Highlights (3:22) ~ Full Video (13:35)


Using Consolidation to Address School Climate

Barrow County Schools (Cohort 4)

Dr. Andrea Neher, Principal, Winder Elementary School

Mr. Eric Frazier, Assistant Principal, Winder Elementary School

Dr. David Beeland, Director of Federal Programs

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Video Highlights (1:50) ~ Full Video (11:16)


Using Consolidation to Meet Student Needs

Calhoun City Schools (Cohort 1)

Dr. Peter Coombe, Principal, Calhoun County High School​

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Video Highlights (2:18) ~ Full Video (6:23)​


Flexibility Found in the Consolidation of Funds

Cartersville City Schools (Cohort 1)

Mr. Matt Gibson, Principal, Cartersville Middle School​

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Video Highlights (1:28) ~  Full Video (3:31)


Consolidation of Funds and Planning Across Schools

Marietta City Schools (Cohort 2)

Mr. Corey Lawson, Principal, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Dr. Dayton Hibbs, Principal, Marietta Middle School​

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Video Highlights (2:11) ~ Full Video (12:04)


Using Consolidation of Funds to Increase Student Engagement

Oglethorpe County Schools (Cohort 4)

Ms. Katie Baldwin, Principal, Oglethorpe County Elementary School​

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Video Highlights (1:59) ~ Full Video (4:34)


Consolidations of Funds Helps Principals Promote Equity

Terrell County Schools (Cohort 4)

Mrs. LaTosha Peters, Principal, Cooper-Carver Elementary School
Mrs. Tomecia Foster, Assistant Principal, Cooper-Carver Elementary School
Mrs. Monica McCray, Assistant Principal, Cooper-Carver Elementary School
Mrs. Blake Paul, Academic Coach, Cooper-Carver Elementary School
Ms. Tawanner Hartm
an, School Counselor, Cooper-Carver Elementary School
Mrs. Tonya Perkins, Director of Title I​

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Video Highlights (2:10) ~ Full Video (15:57)


Consolidation of Funds Leveraged to Support the Arts

​Walker County Schools (Cohort 3)​

Ms. Autumn Hentz, Principal, Naomi Elementary School

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Video Highlights (2:14) ~ Full Video (11:30)



2020 Principal Showcase ~ ​​Cohort 4 Principal Feedback​

Thanks to our Cohort 4 Principals for their candid feedback​ during their first year!



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