A current Hall County School District director is being recommended for a promotion to a key position with their leadership.
Superintendent Will Schofield announced on Wednesday morning his intent to recommend Suzanne Jarrard as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Jarrard currently serves as Executive Director for Secondary Education. The recommendation will be made at the Monday, May 12th board meeting. If finalized, Jarrard would take on the responsibility of leading teaching and learning across the district—a role currently held by Deputy Superintendent Kevin Bales, who will retire at the end of this school year.
Jarrard said in Wednesday's press release that she was, “...honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve in support of our district’s teaching and learning efforts. It is a true privilege to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team—individuals who consistently place the learning and well-being of students at the center of all they do. This is an exceptional team, and I am both humbled and thankful to be part of it.”
Jarrard has spent her entire career in the Hall County School District, serving as teacher, assistant principal, and principal at both the middle and high school levels. In 2017, she took on the role of Executive Director of Secondary Education and fulfilled those duties while continuing to serve as principal at Chestatee High School. In 2020, she transitioned fulltime to the central office as Executive Director.
Superintended Schofield said, “Suzanne Jarrard is the right person to lead our district’s Teaching and Learning work. She brings a wealth of experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader, but what truly sets her apart is her heart for boys and girls and her steady, servant-minded leadership. Our students, staff, and families will be well served by her guidance.”
