Job Seeking in Oconee

Openings for Three Assistant Principal Positions at Oconee Schools

Leadership jobs at CFES, OCMS, and NOHS are available for next school year.

Employer:  Oconee County Board of Education Description: Applications are being accepted for the position of assistant principal at three schools: Colham Ferry Elementary, Oconee County Middle and North Oconee High. The start date for all three is July 29, 2013. Click on the following links for more details about each opportunity: CFES OCMS NOHS How to Apply: Visit the website and print the certified application.  Mail the completed application, a copy of your teaching certificate and a resume to: Human Resources, Oconee County Schools, PO Box 146, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Copies of resumes should also be emailed to the principal of the school.  Contact information is included in the links above. Deadline: March 15, 2013, or until filled. …

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Oconee Chamber of Commerce President Resigns

J.R. Whitfield intends to pursue a new business venture, and the Chamber will begin a search for his successor immediately, according to a news release.

After serving three and a half years as president of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce,  J.R. Whitfield has tendered his resignation, effective Nov. 16, the Chamber announced in a news release Tuesday. Whitfield plans to pursue a new business venture. Chamber Chairman Mack Guest said he is disappointed to see Whitfield go, but certainly understands the allure of a great opportunity.  “I speak for the executive board, full board and all of the Oconee Chamber members when I say that we wish J.R. all the best,” Guest said in a released statement.  Chamber membership more than doubled to 450 members under Whitfield's leadership,  and the Chamber’s three main annual events-- the Fall Festival, Business Expo, and Golf Tournament --have grown…

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School Board Hires Two to Fill Central Office Leadership Positions

The new director of special student services and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction assume their roles on June 1.

The Oconee County Board of Education approved a list of personnel recommendations at its April 16 meeting that included two new hires to fill leadership roles in the Central Office. Claire Michael Miller was named assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction to replace Lynda Hale, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Suzanne Korngold was named director of special student services, which will include oversight of the special education and gifted programs.  She is replacing Kristie Brooks, who is assuming the role of assistant principal at Oconee County Middle School at the start of the new school year. “I am very pleased to welcome these fine educators to our outstanding school system and already exceptional …

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School District Personnel Announced

The Oconee County School Board approved personnel recommendations this week.

Update: On April 18, during a regular meeting, the school board approved another list of personnel recommendations.  Please see the attached PDF for details. On April 11, the Oconee County Board of Education approved a list of personnel recommendations that was made public on Wednesday. The list includes new hires, separations, administrators and transfers, among others.  An announcement earlier Wednesday revealed that the new principal of High Shoals Elementary for the 2011-2012 school year is Billy Heaton. The school board also approved a request to change the effective dates of leadership changes, which is reflected in the document.  Those changes affect North Oconee High School and Oconee County Middle School. See the attached PDF for …

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Superintendent: Oconee Schools Prepare Ahead for "Inevitable Change"

In his weekly column, John Jackson talks about leadership vacancies that have occurred in recent years and how Oconee County school system plans for succession in advance.

The amount of turnover in leadership positions in the Oconee County school system over the last several years is not that atypical when certain factors are taken into consideration, Superintendent John Jackson says in his weekly column. Seven schools have dealt with such turnover in recent years, he says.  Reasons for administrative vacancies have included retirement or the addition of a new school, and sometimes have resulted from "unfortunate circumstances," Jackson writes.  He adds that retirements have not "forced." Regardless of the circumstances surrounding vacancies, Jackson says there are many current employees within the school system that can step up --and have-- to become leaders.  He says a number of staff benefited from the …

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