The fourth class of the Colquitt County Leadership Development Program (CCLDP) participants graduated Monday evening. The CCLDP program is designed for school district employees who aspire to fill leadership roles in the future and expand their current leadership skills. The year-long program began in January 2025 and ended with a recognition reception before the monthly board meeting.
When asked about the program's impact, Tiffany Richey shared, "The Colquitt County School District Leadership Development Program is a great opportunity for leaders to see every aspect of how the district teaches, supports, and engages our students and families. All of these skills support how we lead together as one team, moving forward with purpose for every student that we serve."
Throughout the year, participants heard from department leads and subject experts on topics including school schedules, special programs, finance, communications, student services, human resources, and educational law. They completed a human assessment tool that measured their natural abilities and how those natural skill sets play into their leadership abilities. This assessment was led by Dr. Dori Stiles, owner and consultant with Turning Points Coaching and Consulting."
Today, we celebrate more than the completion of a program; we celebrate the growth of leaders who will strengthen our district for years to come," shared Superintendent Dan Chappuis. "The employees graduating from the Colquitt County Leadership Development Program have demonstrated exceptional commitment to our students, our schools, and to the continuous improvement of our district. Their dedication to leading with purpose and integrity ensures that we are building the leadership capacity needed to sustain and accelerate the exceptional growth our district is experiencing."
Participants also had to complete a shadowing experience of someone in a leadership role they were interested in aspiring to or wanted to learn more about. They presented their shadowing experience during the final two sessions of the year. The next group will begin in January 2026.
2025 Colquitt County Leadership Development Program Graduates
Taylor Baggett, Stringfellow Elementary School
Leslie Burton, Doerun Elementary School
Julie Craft, Willie J. Williams Middle School
Kristy Croft, GEAR
Christy Daniels, Cox Elementary School
Christy Dryden, Instructional Technology
Linda Furney, Network Services
Deirdre Gay, Sunset Elementary School
Amber Glasgow, Norman Park Elementary
Amy Griner, Okapilco Elementary
Chrissi Hall, Odom Elementary
Courtney Harden, C.A. Gray Junior High School
Kaila Hurtado, Sunset Elementary School
Theresa James, Hamilton Elementary School
Anna Lancos, Human Resources
Carrie Parker, Doerun Elementary School
Tiffany Peterson, Okapilco Elementary School
Tiffany Richey, Stringfellow Elementary School
Jason Robinson, Willie J. Williams Middle School
Jakobe Shealey, C.A. Gray Junior High School
Barbara (Barbie) Simmons, Sunset Elementary School
Justin Stewart, Colquitt County High School
Tevores Sumlin, Funston Elementary School
Emily Summerlin, Hamilton Elementary School
Courtney Thompson, Odom Elementary School
Hannah Wilder, Colquitt County High School
Lindsey Wright, Norman Park Elementary
Pictured: Front - Monyanna Cosey, Linda Furney, Theresa James, Courtney Harden, Kaila Hurtado, Deirdre Gay, Emily Summerlin, Taylor Baggett, Carrie Parker, Kristy Croft, Hannah Wilder, and Tevores Sumlin.
Back - Lindsey Wright, Chrsty Dryden, Anna Lancos, Courtney Thompson, Chrissi Hall, Barbie Simmons, Amber Glasgow, Julie Craft, Christy Daniels, Tiffany Richey, Justin Stewart, Leslie Burton, Tiffany Peterson, and Amy Strange.
Not Pictured: Jason Robinson and Jakobe Shealey.