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School board names Interim Superintendent
Posted on 10/25/2017
Photo of Shirley Chesser Conyers, Ga. – The Rockdale County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Academic Officer Shirley Chesser, as interim superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS).

“We are confident that Mrs. Chesser can lead the district until such time the Board appoints a permanent superintendent,” said Board Chairman Jim McBrayer.

The Board intends to conduct a national superintendent search as part of their due diligence to find the best-qualified candidate. Current RCPS employees are also encouraged to apply.  

Mrs. Shirley Chesser has 20 years’ experience in education, serving the past 17 years in Rockdale County Public Schools. She began as a teacher at Shoal Creek Elementary, served as principal for Peek’s Chapel Elementary and Honey Creek Elementary, and moved to Central Office as Director of Professional Learning before becoming Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer.