Governance
Board of Control
The superintendents and leaders who govern First District RESA and set its direction for the region.
School Districts
19 members
Brad Anderson
Superintendent
Evans County
Claxton, GA • Evans County County
Mike Blackerby
Superintendent
Glynn County
Brunswick, GA • Glynn County County
Elgin Dixon
Superintendent
Appling County
Baxley, GA • Appling County County
Yancy Ford
Superintendent
Effingham County
Springfield, GA • Effingham County County
Debra Frazier
Superintendent
Liberty County
Hinesville, GA • Liberty County County
Tracolya Green
Superintendent
Camden County
Kingsland, GA • Camden County County
Merwin Massa
Superintendent
McIntosh County
Darien, GA • McIntosh County County
Chris Roppe
Superintendent
Jeff Davis County
Hazlehurst, GA • Jeff Davis County County
Jim Thompson
Superintendent
Screven County
Sylvania, GA • Screven County County
Barry Waller
Superintendent
Toombs County
Lyons, GA • Toombs County County
Denise Warnock
Superintendent
Emanuel County
Swainsboro, GA • Emanuel County County
Kristen Waters
Superintendent
Tattnall County
Reidsville, GA • Tattnall County County
Denise Watts
Superintendent
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, GA • Chatham County County
Torian White
Superintendent
Bulloch County
Statesboro, GA • Bulloch County County
Charter Schools
1 member
Richard Rentz
Superintendent
Coastal Plains Charter School
, • County
Colleges & Universities
10 members
Dr. Amy Lingo
College of Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia • Bulloch County County
Dr. Amy Sneed
Education Dept. Chair
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, Georgia • Glynn County County
Dr. Larry Calhoun
President
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, Georgia • Toombs County County
Ms. Lori Durden
President
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, Georgia • Bulloch County County
Dr. Johnny Evans, Jr.
President
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, Georgia • Glynn County County
Dr. Ryan Foley
President
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, Georgia • Chatham County County
Dr. Kyle Marrero
President
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia • Bulloch County County
Mr. Lonnie Roberts
President
Coastal Pines Technical College
Jesup, GA • Wayne County County
Dr. Jermaine Whirl
President
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia • Chatham County County
Board Member
President
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, GA • Emanuel County County
Community Organizations
1 member
Caroline Johnson
Director
Statesboro Regional Library
Statesboro, Goegria • Bulloch County County
Other Organizations
1 member
Mr. Richard Smith
Executive Director
About the Board of Control
The Board of Control provides governance and strategic direction for First District RESA, ensuring quality educational services and support for our member school systems.
Leadership
Composed of superintendents and representatives from member school systems
Governance
Establishes policies and oversees operations to support educational excellence
Regional Impact
Serving school systems across Southeast Georgia with innovative educational solutions