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Bio coming soon!

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Glenn is a Georgia native who grew-up in Mississippi. Glenn has lived in Athens since 1987, having moved here to attend the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science.  After graduation, he spent over 30 years working in various Information Technology positions at UGA and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, most recently as the Executive Director of Enterprise Services at the Board of Regents, before retiring in 2022.  Glenn is married to Linda Leavell, a veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.  They have two children, Simon, who graduated from Clarke Central HS in 2020, and Hannah, who is currently a senior at CCHS.  Glenn served two years as Barrow Elementary PTA treasurer, represented Barrow Elementary for two years on the CCSD Parent Advisory Board, and served two years as Clarke Middle PTA treasurer. Glenn also serves on the board of the Friends of Five Points neighborhood organization.  Glenn began serving as a Foundation for Excellence trustee in 2016 and has served as treasurer since 2018.

Catherine Neace has been a resident of Athens for over 35 years. She attended Hilsman Middle and Cedar Shoals High School. She later graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She and her husband Keith have owned and managed Barberitos Downtown Athens since 2006. They have three children, their two oldest have graduated from Cedar Shoals High School and their youngest currently attends Cedar Shoals. All three Neace kids attended Whit Davis Elementary and Hilsman Middle School.

Catherine became a Trustee on the FFE Board in July 2013. She was the FFE President of the Board of Trustees in 2016. She served on the Steering Committee for Envision Athens in 2016. Catherine was the President of the Whit Davis PTO in 2016-17. She is currently the President of the Cedar Shoals High School Aqua Jags Swim Team Booster Club and the Co-President of the East Athens Sea Turtles Swim Team (out of the Green Acres - Crestwood Pool). Catherine is also a member of the Cedar Shoals High School LSGT and a reading mentor with Books for Keeps. She also serves as a caregiver advisor for Clarke County School District's 5 Year Strategic Plan. 

When not driving her kids to their swim practices and after school activities, Catherine enjoys a nice hike, reading, and a good laugh. She looks forward to continuing her support of the staff & students of the Clarke County School District. 

Sam Preston retired from a career in education in May of 2022; he had been CCSD’s hearing officer for student discipline for a little over ten years. Over the years, he has also  served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and alternative school director.

Sam and his wife, Suzy, were married in 1987 and raised three awesome children who now reside in Texas, Alaska, and Michigan. His interests include Disc Golf, cooking with fire, and volunteer work with other senior citizens.

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Dr. Thomas is a native Athenian and has spent her entire career serving the Athens area
community. She currently serves as the Executive Director of College Factory, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to providing college and career planning resources to youth and families in Athens, Georgia and Head of Schools . Prior to this role, she served as Superintendent of the Clarke County School District, the first female to work in this capacity. During her thirty years in education, she has worked as a school social worker, assistant principal, principal and chief of staff.

Dr. Thomas has dedicated her professional career to supporting students academically and
socially in order to improve their future opportunities. She has shown a commitment to equity and ensuring that all students and families have access to the resources needed. She believes in the potential for every child to experience success when given the appropriate support.
 

Dr. Thomas currently serves on the Peach State Advisory Board and Supervisory Committee.
She is also a member of the Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation Board. Dr. Thomas earned a Bachelors in Journalism, Masters of Social Work and Doctorate of Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Georgia. She is married to Reginald Thomas and they have two children, Jameson and Camille.