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Dr. Calvin J. Watts
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the school district as the sole employee of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Part of the Board governance team as the Board secretary.
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Special Assistant to the Superintendent, Mr. Jorge Gomez
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Chief Engagement Officer, Ms. Melissa Laramie
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Chief Strategy, Performance & Accountability Officer, Ms. Natalie Gore
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Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms. Cathy Hardin
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Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Mr. Glenn Melendez
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Chief Business Operations Officer, Mr. Walt Martin
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Chief of Schools, Dr. Al Taylor
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Chief Learning Officer, Ms. DeNelle West
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Chief Equity Office, Dr. Jared Lancer
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Mr. Jorge Gomez
Special Assistant to Superintendent
Supervises Legislative & Education Policy and Records Management offices. Acts as a state government liaison and open records contact. Supports Superintendent’s office with special projects, Board administration, and Instructional Support Center operations.
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Ms. Melissa Laramie
Supervises Communications, Community Relations, GCPS TV, and GCPS Foundation offices. Responsible for internal and external engagement, and supporting the Superintendent.
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Ms. Natalie Gore
Chief Strategy, Performance & Accountability Officer
Supervises Accountability & Assessment, Data Governance, and Research, Evaluation, and Analytics departments. Responsible for measuring and monitoring academic and operational performance.
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Dr. Al Taylor
Supervises all Cluster Superintendents, Academic Supports, and the School Operations & Support department. Responsible for school improvement and operations, including principal supervision.
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Ms. DeNelle West
Supervises Elementary & Intervention, Secondary & Enrichment, Exceptional Education, and Career and Technical Education departments. Responsible for curriculum and instructional support for all content areas, as well as gifted/talented and English learner programs.
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Ms. Cathy Hardin
Supervises Leadership & Staff Development, Staffing, Employee Relations, and HR systems. Responsible for all talent management functions, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, and retention.
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Mr. Glenn Melendez
Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Supervises Information Security, Infrastructure & Operations, Information Systems & Solutions, Enterprise Support Services, and Instructional Technology & Innovation departments. Responsible for all information technology-related functions to support academics and operations.
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Mr. Walt Martin
Chief Business Operations Officer
Supervises Finance, Facilities and Operations, Planning and Construction, School Nutrition, and Transportation departments. Responsible for all business and administrative support functions of the district.
