FINAL - Pages - CCSD Magazine FY25 - Flipbook - Page 10
8 // SERVE
Jerrell Anderson
C.A. Gray school registrar in 20242025
SEEN and
VALUED
By Jerrell
Anderson
Being named Colquitt County School District’s 2025–
2026 BRAVO Employee of the Year carries a
significance that goes beyond a title. For me, it is an
Has been in education for six years.
He and his wife, Carmen, have
served as surrogates to many
children in the community.
affirmation of the belief that service, paired with
courage, humility, and conviction, brings people from
all backgrounds together around a shared purpose.
My work has never been about spotlight or status; it
has always been about building bridges, strengthening
relationships, and ensuring that every member of the
"I'm blessed to support students
academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
For me, this is ministry — creating spaces
where students feel seen and valued. I
proudly share this recognition with all
classified staff."
Colquitt County School District family feels valued
and supported.
Throughout my career, I have operated with a clear
principle: true service means elevating others. I strive
to be someone who speaks with intention, listens with
respect, and acts with purpose. I have worked to earn
trust by being consistent, dependable, and unafraid to
step forward when support is needed.
For me, this recognition represents an opportunity to
reaffirm a message I have carried throughout my
career: service is a universal language, forging each of
us as ONE. It invites cooperation. It fosters respect,
and it moves communities forward.
I am honored to stand in this role, not
as a symbol, but as a servant-leader
dedicated to the success of every
student, every educator, and
every family in Colquitt
County. With conviction
guiding my steps and unity
shaping my approach, I
enter the 2025–2026
school year ready to
continue the work that
defines my journey: serving
with purpose, leading with
integrity, and ensuring that
every person I encounter feels
valued.
