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34 // THE FUTURE
INVESTING IN LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Colquitt County School District continues to prioritize
"growing our own" leaders through the Colquitt County
Leadership Development Program (CCLDP). The
third class of the year-long program successfully
graduated in December 2024. This initiative is designed
"I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in
the school district's Leadership Development
Program. I was exposed to a wide range of
district-level operations that will give me a
deeper understanding of the resources
available to support students. I want to thank
the leadership training and development
facilitators and the Colquitt County Board of
Education for prioritizing investing in the
continuous development of dedicated Packer
teachers and leaders."
for school district employees — including aspiring
principals, central office staff, and teacher leaders —
who wish to expand their leadership skills and prepare
Aaron Eubanks
C.A. Gray Junior High, Assistant Principal
for future administrative roles.
Participants gained a deeper understanding of district
operations, covering essential areas like school
schedules, special programs, finance, communications,
2024 Leadership Development
Program Graduates
human resources, and education law. Each participant
completed a natural abilities assessment to measure
their inherent skills and how they apply to leadership.
Participants completed a shadowing experience with a
current leader to gain direct insight into their desired
future role.
Superintendent Dan Chappuis reaffirmed the district’s
dedication to this pipeline, stating, "Our goal is to build
capacity within the district by recognizing and
developing the talented individuals we already have."
Pam Heidelberg, Assistant Principal
Megan Taylor, Employee Relations Coordinator
Alicia Sims, Comptroller
Ja'Net Smith, Assistant Principal / advanced to Principal
Dr. O'tessa Pelham, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jessica Graves, Student Achievement Director /
advanced to Superintendent
Aaron Eubanks, Assistant Principal
Jebb Cato, Assistant Principal
Thad Brown, Assistant Principal
Brad Roberts, Assistant Principal / advanced to Principal
Kimberly Cooper, Assistant Principal (not pictured)
