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 Consolidation of Funds Showcase 2021


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The GaDOE Consolidation of Funds Initiative is exc​ited 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.

​2021 Showcase Panelists

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Dr. Crystal Brown, Principal, Mundy Mill Arts Academy, Gainesville City

Ms. Sherri Darden, Principal, Langford Middle School, Richmond

Dr. Sherrie Gibney-Sherman, Superintendent, Foothills Charter HS

Ms. Jennifer Halko, Principal, Hill City Elementary, Pickens

Ms. Ramona Horn, Principal, Baker Middle School, Muscogee

Ms. Lucretia Nolan, Federal Programs Director, Georgia Cyber Academy

Dr. Leigh Sears, Director Elementary Schools, Gainesville City

Ms. Julie Wiley, Finance Director, Berrien

Coming Soon!

*Watch the 2021 Showcase Panel Recording HERE*​

2021  ​Video Presenters​​​​​


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Academy for Classical Education (ACE)​

Ms. Laura Perkins, Co-Founder/Principal/CEO

Transitioning from Targeted Assistance to Schoolwide to Meet the Needs of Charter Students through Consolidation (3:38)​


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Coweta County School District

Mr. Chris Latimer, Comptroller

A Financial Journey, Deciding to Consolidate (5:09)​

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Foothills Charter High School

Dr. Sherrie Gibney-Sherman, Superintendent

Leveraging Consolidation to Innovate Support for At-Risk Students (7:46)​

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Gainesville City School District

Dr. Crystal Brown, Principal, Mundy Mill Arts Academy

Using Consolidated Funds to Holistically Meet the Needs of Subgroups (6:51)


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Georgia Cyber Academy

Ms. Lucretia Nolan, Federal Programs Director

Ms. Michelda Watson, Family Engagement Director

Using Consolidation to Support Family Engagem​ent (8:08)


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Lamar County Sch​ool District​

Mr. Eugene Harrington, Finance Director

Flexibilities Afforded by Consolidation (1:43)


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Madison County School District​

Dr. Amanda Sailors, Principal, Comer Elementary School

Implementing MTSS with the Consolidation of Funds (1:46)


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Muscogee County School District

Ms. Ramona Horn, Principal, Baker Middle School 

Wrap-Around Support using Consolidation of Funds (5:24)

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                 ​   Ms. Eberhart                               Ms. Sheffield and Mr. Little

       Communities in Schools (1:45)​ ​              Academic Coaching  (8:12) ​

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                     Ms. Farmer                                      Ms. Johnson​

       Agricultural Education (1:24)​  ​               Academic Support (0:42)


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Richmond County School District

Ms. Sherri Darden, Principal, Langford Middle School

Addressing Immediate Needs through Consolidation (9:45)​


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Richmond County School District

Mr. Chris Nabahe, Principal, Hephzibah High School 

How a First Year Principal is Leveraging Consolidation (11:09)


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Thomasvi​lle City School District​

Ms. Sharonda Wilson, Principal, Harper Elementary School

Using Consolidation to Empower Students & Staff Through STEM (15:25)