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Georgia Accrediting Commission Consultants

Mr. Morgan Arp
706-258-2520
951 Eaton Road
706-632-7010
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Qualifications: In 32 years of experience in public education, nine have been as
Superintendent of Schools in Fannin County. Served as teacher, central office
administrator, and homebound coordinator.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Mr. Robert J. (Bob) Boyd
770-682-8667
384 Pandemar Trail
678-230-6447
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
e-mail: boyd297@bellsouth.net
Qualifications: 30 years experience in Fulton County Schools. Service included 6
years as teacher, 2 years as assistant principal, and 22 years as high school
principal.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special Purposes
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Dr. John DeCotis
770-461-0924
185 Ridge Way
770-833-6072
Fayetteville, GA 30215
john.decotis@gmail.com
Qualifications: Middle school teacher, college graduate teaching assistant, coach, assistant high school principal, elementary school principal, system director of elementary education, executive director of k-12 curriculum and instruction, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction and superintendent of schools for 11 years. During his 35 years in education, he participated in numerous SACS committees, was Chairman of the SACS State Committee, led an elementary school to be chosen as one of 36 Georgia Schools of Excellence, served on the initial AdvancEd Board of Directors and was honored as “Educator of the Year” by the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders. Doctorate Degree in Education, University of Georgia.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies with Special Purposes,
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Dr. Charles L. Fallis
770-939-2649
4812 Summit Hills Way
Tucker, Georgia 30084-2921
epsclf@langate.gsu.edu
Qualifications: Associate Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus Educational
Administration, Georgia State University; public school experience as a teacher,
principal and superintendent of schools; taught graduate courses 21 years and
chaired Department of Educational Administration 10 years, Georgia State
University; SACS Consultant and Chairperson for Georgia schools.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Mr. Rufus C. Green, II
478-862-3854
P. O. Box 596
Reynolds, Georgia 31076
Qualifications: B.S., Fort Valley State University; M.Ed., University of Georgia;
further studies, Brown University. Classroom teacher, high school principal,
associate superintendent of Taylor County Schools (20) years. Chairman of
Taylor County Board of Commissioners (11) years. Coordinator of Special
Education and Title I Programs for Taylor County School System (20) years.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Dr. E. H. Harris
770-358-1205
P.O. Box 257
770-468-1560
Barnesville, Georgia 30204
eehharris@aol.com
Qualifications: 40 years in public education as assistant superintendent, interim
superintendent, principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels;
classroom teacher in Laurens, Pike, and Lamar Counties; coordinator of SACS
self study for 14 years and past member of the Griffin RESA Board.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies with Special Purposes,
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Dr. Charles Hawk
404-349-2362
4600 Heatherwood Drive SW
404-797-7882
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Qualifications: 38 years experience in public education, including principalships
at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Of the 38 years experience, 35
were in Atlanta Public Schools where service also included Instructor at Atlanta
University.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies with Special Purposes,
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Mr. W. T. Henry
229-435-1301
707 Partridge Drive
229-347-2832
Albany, GA 31707
Qualifications: 40+ years in public and private education, serving in positions such as teacher, coach and headmaster. In addition to a distinguished career of school leadership and service, W. T. has served in numerous professional capacities, including President of the Georgia Independent Schools Association and a member of the state governing board of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Mr. Ted Horton
229-853-2290
823 Flintside Drive
229-343-6275
Cobb, Georgia 31735 (On Lake Blackshear near Cordele, GA)
thorton@sowega.net
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education with further studies at the
University of Georgia; 35 years of public school experience as a teacher, coach,
guidance counselor, assistant principal, magnet school principal, middle school
principal, administrative assistant to the superintendent, and executive director of
curriculum and instruction and student support service.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Dr. Josephine Jackson
770-739-8869
484 Ivey Court
678-524-8177
Mableton, GA 30126
jjack@bellsouth.net
Qualifications: Serving in a variety of roles Dr Jackson has devoted more than 40
years to education. She has served as teacher, instructional coordinator, alternative
school administrator, principal of an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools,
chairperson of the student support team, and new teacher monitor. She has
received honors and awards for youth motivation, innovative school partnerships,
and outstanding contributions to special education. She earned a B.S. in French, a
M. Ed. in Reading education, the Education Specialist in Leadership and the
Doctorate in Leadership.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies with Special Purposes,
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Ms. Candace Kindberg
706-322-1025
7014 Dovefield Way
706-888-3945
Columbus, GA 31904
c.kindberg@mchsi.com
Qualifications: High School Physical Education and Biology teacher for 21 years
and Facilitator of the Gifted Child for 12 years for a total of more than 30 years of
service to the children of Muscogee County School District in Columbus, GA.
Exercised leadership by leading and serving on a variety of efforts of the MCSD,
including service on the Leadership Committee from 1997 – 2003; co-chairing the
Committee for six years. Member of the District Discipline Committee,
Technology Committee, Teacher Advisory Committee. Chaired the School Safety
Committee, School Improvement Instructional Materials Target Team, and
Section V of the SACS 10 Year evaluation. Recipient of the Muscogee
Educational Excellence Foundation Grant.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies with Special Purposes,
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers
.
Mr. Dock Sisk
770-535-5204
P. O. Box 308
Homer, Georgia 30547
DockNan@aol.com
Qualifications: High school mathematics and science teacher and coach, 7 years;
primary school principal, 5½ years; and superintendent of schools in Banks
County, 15 years. Served on numerous SACS Committees.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Mr. Jack Slaton
706-356-1084
488 Rue Cezzan
706-599-7884
Lavonia, Georgia 30553
pjslaton@gmail.com
Qualifications: Teacher and high school principal in 30 plus years of commitment
and devotion to public education. In addition to administrative duties, served on
various self-study teams, curriculum revision teams, and system-wide studies.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Mr. Johnny N. Smith
706-468-0012
191 Amelia Drive
Monticello, Georgia 31064
johnnyneilsmith@att.net
Qualifications: School administration for 33 years, serving as headmaster. With
43 years experience in education service includes bandmaster, head football
coach, basketball coach, track coach, and guidance counselor in public and private
schools.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies with Special Purposes,
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Dr. Robert Threatt
404-344-6547
3077 Cherry Blossom Lane
404-625-0676
East Point, Georgia 30344
Qualifications: Assistant principal, DeKalb County; educational consultant,
SACS Evaluation; president, Morris Brown College; professor of education and
coordinator of professional laboratory experiences, Fort Valley State College;
curriculum consultant, Georgia Department of Education, Atlanta; junior high
school classroom teacher, Muscogee County; high school classroom teacher,
Harris County; president, Georgia Association of Educators; consultant, chairman
and member of Visiting Committee, SACS. Vice President of Georgia
Association of Educators-Retired. Convener of Past College Presidents
(HBCU’S).
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies With Special
Purposes, Non-Traditional Educational Centers.

Mr. Richard B. Young
912-285-5907
5075 Jamestown Road
Waycross, Georgia 31501-9791
rbmpy@wayacable.com
Qualifications: Superintendent, Ware and Lanier County Schools, 14 years;
principal, Charlton County, 5 years; teacher and coach, Waycross City Schools, 9
years; served on Professional Standards Commission, State Advisory Committee
for Title IV, and the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
Approved for: Pre-kindergartens, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior
High/Middle Schools, High Schools, Educational Agencies with Special Purposes,
and Non-Traditional Educational Centers.