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Robert W. Brown

Robert W. Brown

Dr. Rob Brown is a native of Marietta, Georgia and a graduate of Sprayberry High School in Cobb County. He attended Carson-Newman College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He later earned a Master’s Degree and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Jacksonville State University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama.

Dr. Brown has served in public education for 27 years; jobs have included teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, executive director of secondary schools, and superintendent. After serving as superintendent for 4 years in Jeff Davis County, Brown is currently serving in his 7th year as superintendent for Lumpkin County Schools.

Dr. Brown is a recognized leader within his professional organizations. In addition to having been appointed to serve on numerous state committees, he previously served as the President for the Georgia School Superintendent’s Association, the Board Chair for the Pioneer RESA Board of Control and the Board Chair the Cooperative Purchasing Agency.

During his career, Dr. Brown has presented at numerous state and national conferences on a variety of educational issues. The Georgia School Boards Association Conference, the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders Conference, the Georgia Charter System Foundation Conference, the National Youth At-Risk Conference, the National Dropout Prevention Conference, and the National Alternative Education Conference have included Dr. Brown’s presentations through the years.

Schools and school systems under Dr. Brown’s leadership have been identified as some of the best in the state and country. Awards including a National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School, a Georgia School Boards Association State Finalist for the Governance Team of the Year, multiple GSBA Leading Edge Awards, the Georgia Charter System Leadership Development Award, Georgia School Public Relations Gold Award, and the GASPA Best in Class for Teacher Retention Award have been received under Dr. Brown’s leadership.   

In addition to his professional role, Brown is an active community leader.  While living and working in multiple Georgia cities, he has served as Rotary Club President, Kiwanis Club President, Hospital Board Chairman, volunteer youth coach, and remains active as on several community boards.

Dr. Brown and his wife Betsy, also an educator, have been married for 23 years. They have a 21-year old son, Keller, who lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee.

Superintendent
Lumpkin County Schools
Dahlonega, Georgia
2016 – Present

Superintendent
Jeff Davis County Schools
Hazlehurst, Georgia
2012 – 2016

Principal
Hart County High School
Hart County School System, Hartwell, Georgia
2011-2012

Executive Director of High Schools
Douglas County School System, Douglasville, Georgia
2008-2011

Principal
Alexander High School
Douglas County School System, Douglasville, Georgia
2005-2008

Assist. Principal, Teacher, Coach
Alexander High School
Douglas County School System, Douglasville, Georgia
1997-2005

Teacher, Coach
Awtrey Middle School
Cobb County School System, Marietta, Georgia
1996-1997

Education

Superintendent’s Professional Development Program
Completed, 2015
Georgia School Superintendent’s Association
Lawrenceville, GA

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
Graduated, 2011
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership
Graduated, 2004
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership
Graduated, 2001
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physical Education & Health
Graduated, 1996
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City, TN

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
Graduated, 1996
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City, TN

Professional Activities

2023

Presenter

GAEL Winter Conference

2022

Presenter

Pioneer RESA Summer Leadership Conference

2021-2022

President

Georgia School Superintendents Association

2021-2022

Chair

Cooperative Purchasing Agency

2021-2022

Chair

Pioneer RESA Board of Control

2021-2022

Member

GAEL Governing Board

2021-2022

Member

GADOE Technology Task Force

2021-2022

Member

GADOE/GADPH Educator Vaccine Working Group

2020-2022

Member

National Superintendent Routable

2022

Presenter

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

2020-2021

Member

GADOE Technology Advisory Council

2020-2021

Member

RAND National American School District Panel

2020-2021

Vice-Chair

Pioneer RESA Board of Control

2019-2021

President-Elect

Georgia School Superintendents Association

2018-2022

Member

Governor's Superintendent Roundtable

2018-2022

Board Member

BB&T Center for Ethical Leadership

2020

Presenter

Charter System Foundation Conference

2020

Member

GADOE COVID Restart Working Group

2019

Presenter

GAEL Summer Conference

2019

Presenter

Charter System Foundation Conference

2019

Presenter

Pioneer RESA Summer Leadership Conference

2018-2019

Treasurer

Georgia School Superintendents Association

2018

Presenter

GAEL Winter Conference

2018

Presenter

Georgia Charter System Conference

2017

Presenter

GSBA Winter Conference

2016-2023

Board Member

Mountain Education Charter High School

2016-2023

Board Member

UNG Teacher Education Advisory Council

2016-2017

Member

GADOE ESSA State Advisory Committee

2015

Presenter

National Youth At-Risk Conference

2015

Presenter

GAEL Winter Conference Fab 4 District

2015-16

Member

National Center for Education Research & Technology

2014-15

Member

GSSA Conference Planning Committee

2012-15

Member

GADOE Facility Review Committee

2011-12

Member

Emmanuel College Teacher Improvement Board

2011

Presenter

National Dropout Prevention Conference

2010

Presenter

National Alternative Education Conference

2009-11

Board Member

GADOE Alternative Ed. Advisory Board

2009-11

Board Member

University of West Georgia School Counseling

2009-11

Board Member

Douglas County College & Career Institute

2008-11

Board Chairman

Douglas County Health Advisory Board

2006-08

President

GHSA Region 5-AAAA

2006

Participant

Georgia High School Redesign Focus Group

Community Activities

2018-2023

Board Member

Georgia FCA Wrestling

2016-2023

Member / Vice Chair

Lumpkin County Board of Health

2016-2023

Member

Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club

2016-2023

Member

Dahlonega United Methodist Church

2015-16

Board Chairman

Jeff Davis Hospital

2014-15

President

Hazlehurst Rotary Club

2013-15

Board Vice-Chair

Jeff Davis County Board of Health

2012-15

Member

Hazlehurst Rotary Club

2012-15

Board Member

Jeff Davis / Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce

2012-15

Board Member

Jeff Davis Family Connection

2013-15

Member

Hazlehurst First United Methodist Church

2011-12

Member

Hartwell Kiwanis Club

2011-12

Member

Hartwell First United Methodist Church

2007-09

President

Chapel Hills Kiwanis Club

2005-11

Member

Chapel Hills Kiwanis Club

2005-15

Volunteer Coach

USA Wrestling

2005-11

Volunteer Coach

Carrollton Parks & Recreation Department

2001-11

Member

Carrollton First Baptist Church

Highlights and Awards

2023

Vision Award for Leadership Development

Georgia Association of Educational Leaders

2022

Jim Puckett Outstanding Educator Award

Georgia Association of Educational Leaders

2022

Vision Award for Leadership Development

Georgia Association of Educational Leaders

2022

Gold Award

Georgia School Public Relations Association

2022

Leading Edge: Continuous Improvement

Georgia School Boards Association

2021

Leading Edge: Culture, Climate & Organizational Efficacy

Georgia School Boards Association

2021

Best in Class for Teacher Retention Platinum Award

Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators

2021

Gold Award

Georgia School Public Relations Association

2021

AP STEM School

Georgia Department of Education

2020

Leading Edge: Human & Organizational Capital

Georgia School Boards Association

2020

Leadership Development Award

Charter System Foundation

2020

Highest SAT Scores (20th in Georgia)

Pioneer RESA

2019

Leading Edge: Communication

Georgia School Boards Association

2019

Title I

Highest Performance / Highest Progress Elementary Schools

2018

System Governance Team of the Year Top 10 Finalist

Georgia School Boards Association

2018

Spotlight District

Georgia Association of Educational Leaders

2018

Highest SAT Scores (16th in Georgia)

Pioneer RESA

2018

Highest ACT Scores (13th in Georgia)

Pioneer RESA

2017

Title I

Highest Performance / Highest Progress Elementary Schools

2017

Showcase Host Site

Audio Enhancement

2017

Highest SAT Scores

Pioneer RESA

2016

Lighthouse School

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

2015

Fab 4 District

Georgia Association of Educational Leaders

2015

Title I

High Progress High School

2015

Title I

High Progress Middle School

2015

U.S. News & World Report

Bronze Level High School

2014

Highest Middle School CCRPI

First District RESA

2014

Title I

High Progress High School

2014

Google Symposium

Google Symposium Host School District

2006

Governor’s Cup Winner

SAT Improvement