The State of Education

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Mesha Mainor | State School Superintendent Candidate

Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Leadership Plan by Mesha Mainor

ACCESS Representative Mesha Mainor’s Dept. of Education Leadership Plan

The State of Education in Georgia:

Building Trust, Creating a Path Forward

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I will deliver measurable results for Georgia families and a real return on investment to prove it. The State School Superintendent should be a steward of taxpayer dollars, an advocate for every parent, and a leader who ensures every voice is heard.

Teachers deserve meaningful support. Local systems must be accountable. Children deserve the chance to thrive. This is possible with disciplined leadership and a clear plan.

If you believe in my vision, please vote for me on May 19 and consider a donation to help move this campaign forward.

Leadership Plan Summary – P.A.S.S. Framework

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Georgia State School Superintendent Candidate
Parents & Children First Accountability Student Success Safety

Bold vision. Faith-based leadership. Measurable results.

Georgia cannot afford more empty promises. Join the movement to help build a system that values transparency, excellence, safe learning environments, and outcomes that honor every child’s future.

52%
of Georgia’s budget goes to education
100%
accountability for taxpayer investment
#1
goal for education results in Georgia
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Executive Leadership Profile

Comprehensive Leadership Experience Summary Bio

Georgia Native • Former Legislator • Doctoral Studies in Business • Federal & State Governance • School Founder

Legislative & Policy Experience
Former Georgia State Representative
Education Committee Member
State Planning Member
UGA Legislative Leadership Institute

American Legislative Exchange Council
Top 50 Under 50
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs
Local Redistricting & Elections
Georgia Native
Small-town roots. Statewide vision.
Upson & Dooly County raised
Born and raised in Historic Westside Atlanta
(Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s neighborhood)

Peachtree City Elementary
Walter White Elementary
Southwest Middle School
B.E. Mays High School

Two daughters in Georgia public schools
Doctorate in Business Administration
Dissertation research in:

Succession Planning
Competitive Advantage
Disruptive Innovation
Systems Thinking

Disrupting Groupthink.
Empowering Agency.
Entrepreneurship & Business Experience
Physical Therapy
Healthcare & Business Consulting
National & International Policy Speaking
Published Writer
Junior Business League™

Gov. Nathan Deal
School Owner Excellence Award
Washington, DC Experience
Howard University
(B.S. Health Sciences, M.P.T.)

U.S. Agency for International Development
Office of Congressman John Lewis
CDC

I spoke with President Donald Trump directly.

Ready to DOGE the Georgia DOE?
Wise leadership. Urgent action. Faithful stewardship.
Ephesians 5:15–16, NIV “Be very careful, then, how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity…”