Dr. Deatrice “Dee” Haney’s journey from Cascade to Clayton County reflects a steady commitment to children, public education, and community service.
Education
Read Clayton County education stories covering schools, students, educators, career pathways, higher education, and youth leadership.
Ben Straker’s leadership in Clayton County Public Schools has never been about spectacle. As chairman of the Clayton County Board of Education, he describes his work in clear and steady terms: keep the mission centered on students, listen to every voice, and help build a district where children can see a future for themselves.
Dr. Anthony W. Smith’s leadership helped transform Clayton County Public Schools through endurance, student pathways, infrastructure investment, and a renewed sense of district confidence.
A Life in Teaching, Dr. Jessie Goree has Influenced Thousands of People in Her Five…
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In the summer of 2025, Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) joined a growing number of…
Teaching was always her calling. From the time Pam Adamson graduated from Middle Tennessee State…
When Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) broke ground at the former Sears site at Southlake…