SUPERINTENDENT

Robert W. Brown
Dr. Rob Brown is a native of Marietta, Georgia and a graduate of Sprayberry High School. 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 then a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama.
Dr. Brown has served in public education for 25 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 5th 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 is currently serving as the President-Elect for the Georgia School Superintendent’s Association and the Vice-Chair for the Pioneer RESA Board of Control.
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, a GSBA Leading Edge Award winner for Communications, and a Georgia Charter System Leadership Development 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 numerous community boards. He and his wife Betsy, also an educator, have been married for 22 years. They have a 19-year old son named Keller who is a student at the University of North Georgia.
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
2015 | 2015 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2012-15 | 2011-12 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009-11 | 2009-11 | 2009-11 | 2008-11 | 2006-08 | 2006 |
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Presenter | Presenter | Member | Member | Member | Member | Presenter | Presenter | Board Member | Board Member | Board Member | Board Chairman | President | Participant |
National Youth At-Risk Conference | GAEL Winter Conference Fab 4 District | National Center for Education Research & Tech. | GSSA Conference Planning Committee | GADOE Facility Review Committee | Emmanuel College Teacher Improvement Board | National Dropout Prevention Conference | National Alternative Education Conference | GADOE Alternative Ed. Advisory Board | University of West Georgia School Counseling | Douglas County College & Career Institute | Douglas County Health Advisory Board | GHSA Region 5-AAAA | Georgia High School Redesign Focus Group |
Community Activities
2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-15 | 2012-15 | 2012-15 | 2012-15 | 2013-15 | 2011-12 | 2011-12 | 2007-09 | 2005-11 | 2005-15 | 2005-11 |
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Board Chairman | President | Board Vice-Chair | Member | Board Member | Board Member | Member | Member | Member | President | Member | Volunteer Coach | Volunteer Coach |
Jeff Davis Hospital | Hazlehurst Rotary Club | Jeff Davis County Board of Health | Hazlehurst Rotary Club | Jeff Davis / Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce | Jeff Davis Family Connection | Hazlehurst First United Methodist Church | Hartwell Kiwanis Club | Hartwell First United Methodist Church | Chapel Hills Kiwanis Club | Chapel Hills Kiwanis Club | USA Wrestling | Carrollton Parks & Recreation Department |
Professional Activities
2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2006 |
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Fab 4 District | Title I | Title I | U.S. News & World Report | Highest Middle School CCRPI | Title I | Google Symposium | Governor’s Cup Winner |
Georgia Association of Educational Leaders | High Progress High School | High Progress Middle School | Bronze Level High School | First District RESA | High Progress High School | Google Symposium Host School District | SAT Improvement |