GMS principal resigns

GAINESVILLE - The principal of the Classical Studies Academy at Gainesville Middle School has resigned.

Raiford Cantrell, superintendent of Gilmer County schools, confirmed Friday morning that his school board voted unanimously Thursday night to hire Lisa Smith as a system-wide math specialist.

Cantrell said Smith will begin her new position as soon as she can be released from her contract with the Gainesville City School System.

"We are very excited about having this math specialist position," Cantrell said.

"We are especially pleased to have an outstanding educator such as Ms. Lisa Smith to provide these services to benefit our K-12 students in the area of mathematics."

In her role as math specialist, Cantrell said Smith will support teachers in implementing research-based instructional strategies, formative assessment drive instruction and K-12 math articulation.