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Superintendent of Schools

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Meet the Superintendent

Mary Elizabeth Davis joined the Cherokee County School District in March.  Prior to joining Cherokee County, Mary Elizabeth served as the Superintendent of Schools for almost seven years of Henry County Schools.  During her tenure as a Superintendent, Mary Elizabeth has been known for driving improved student performance outcomes and district ratings.

Prior to joining the Henry County community, Mary Elizabeth was the Chief Academic Officer for the Cobb County School District and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction in Gwinnett County.  She began her professional career as a chemistry teacher in Fairfax County, Va.

Mary Elizabeth was named on the inaugural list of 100 most influential educational leaders in the U.S. by District Administrator and was a previous finalist for Georgia’s Superintendent of the Year. 

A native of New Jersey, she earned a chemistry degree at Messiah College in Pennsylvania where she also played field hockey and softball.  After moving to Georgia, Mary Elizabeth completed all of her graduate work at Georgia State University.  She now resides in Canton, with her husband of 22 years, PJ, and their two small children.

Elevating the Excellence

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superintendent talking to young students who are seated on the floor of a gym, she is making gestures with her arms
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middle school students seated around tables in a room, having discussions with the school superintendent
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Mary Elizabeth Davis, PhD
Superintendent of Schools

The start of the 2024-25 school year marks the first steps in the implementation of the Key Priorities  identified through my first 100 days leading the Cherokee County School District.  Follow along on the journey here as we Elevate the Excellence and become one of the top performing school districts in the state and nation! 

1. Elevate the Excellence in academics and achievement for all students.

2. Elevate the Excellence in effective School Board-Superintendent Governance.

3. Elevate the Excellence in the district's coordination and alignment of goals, systems, and processes.

4. Elevate the Excellence by embracing a pervasive high -quality school environment defined by high standards, effective supports, and consistent practices.

Progress Updates: 

SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT - DECEMBER 2024

FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2024

 

Visit the  First 100 Days page

Read the Summative Analysis and Key Priorities Report

Video - Entry Plan Summative Analysis and 2024-25 Key Priorities Report

Superintendent's Entry Plan Summative Analysis

Click on the photo above to view the video for the Superintendent's Entry Plan Summative Analysis and 2024-25 Key Priorities Report presentation from May 16, 2024.