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CONYERS, GA – The Rockdale County Board of Education officially announced on Thursday, July 30, the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Johnson as Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools.
Following a comprehensive search process that included extensive stakeholder input, candidate screening, interviews, and deliberation, the Board voted at its meeting on Thursday, July 16, to identify Johnson as the sole finalist. After the required 14-day waiting period, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Johnson as the new Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools effective Monday, Aug. 3.
“We are excited to have Dr. Johnson begin on our first day of school,” said Board Chairwoman Sandra Jackson-Lett. “The Board’s decision reflects our confidence in her as a proven leader who is deeply committed to educational excellence. As an experienced educator, she brings the knowledge, vision, and leadership necessary to guide our district into the future.”
“I am honored and grateful for the trust the Rockdale County Board of Education has placed in me as the next Superintendent,” said Johnson. “Throughout my career as an educator, I have focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional opportunities and support. I look forward to working alongside our students, families, staff, and community partners to build on the district’s many successes, continue the great work already in progress, and pursue new opportunities that will help every student reach their fullest potential.”