Henry County Schools to Host Meet and Greet with Superintendent Finalist Dr. John Pace III
HENRY COUNTY, GA – Henry County Schools invites community members to meet Superintendent finalist Dr. John Pace III on Aug. 5, 5:30-7 p.m., in the McDonough High School cafeteria, located at 155 Postmaster Drive.
“The role of superintendent is vital to our district’s success,” said Board Chair Sophe Pope (Dist. 4). “Who assumes that duty is not only of consequence to our staff, students, and families but also to the community at large. Our Board of Education prides itself on being responsive to the community, and we are pleased to be able to offer this meet and greet with Dr. Pace.”
During a special called meeting on July 22, the Board of Education unanimously voted for Dr. Pace as the sole finalist to serve as the district’s next Superintendent.
Following a 14-day waiting period required by Georgia law, the board will vote to confirm the appointment and set the new Superintendent’s start date and contract. The earliest that vote may take place is Aug. 6.
Dr. Pace currently serves as Deputy Superintendent for Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida.
He holds a Doctor of Education degree in educational policy, planning, and leadership from The College of William and Mary, as well as a Master of Science degree in music education from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in music/business finance from the University of Miami.
Dr. Pace has served in numerous roles, including district-level leader, school principal and assistant principal, classroom teacher, and band director, over 25 years in public education. He has spent his entire career with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the third-largest school district in the U.S. and an A-rated school district for five consecutive years.
Dr. Pace’s resume and application are available at this link.
About Henry County Schools
Henry County Schools (HCS) is the eighth-largest school district in Georgia, consisting of 53 schools and located about 20 minutes south of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Over the past two decades, our community has grown in population from 113,000 residents to over 244,000 residents. Since 1999, student enrollment has grown from 21,000 to 43,000 students, and our number of employees has grown from 3,000 to 6,000.
HCS is “In Pursuit of Exceptional,” taking action to advance opportunities, access, and outcomes so that every student in our school district has Exceptional Support, Exceptional Access, and an Exceptional Future. In 2020, our Board of Education adopted our 2021-2026 Community-Inspired Strategic Plan and laid out a clear vision and mission for Henry County Schools. Our vision is to ensure a high-quality, world-class education for every student, and our mission is to empower all students with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.
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