Gwinnett BOE approves new appointments at February 2026 Board Meeting
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- GCPS News
During its regularly scheduled meeting on February 19, 2026, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of two new principals and one executive director. Keisha B. Jackson has been named principal at Britt Elementary School. She replaces Melissa Madsen, who is retiring. Jackson currently serves as Assistant Principal at Britt Elementary. Chad D. Charoenlap has been named principal at Pinckneyville Middle School. He replaces Todd Marschke who is retiring. Charoenlap currently serves as Assistant Principal at Trickum Middle School. Additionally, Dr. Christopher E. Carter has been named Executive Director of Employee Relations & Compliance. Dr. Carter currently serves as the Interim Executive Director of Employee Relations & Compliance.
Keisha B. Jackson, Principal, Britt Elementary School
GCPS Employment:
2024-Present Assistant Principal, Britt Elementary School
2019-2024 Teacher, Corley Elementary School
2018-2019 Principal, Centennial Academy, Atlanta Public Schools
2017-2018 Assistant Principal, Centennial Academy, Atlanta Public Schools
2010-2017 Teacher, Centennial Elementary, Atlanta Public Schools
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education – Tuskegee University
Master’s degree in Adult Education – Central Michigan University
Jackson is a graduate of the 2025 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 16, and a member of the 2027 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 19
Chad D. Charoenlap, Principal, Pinckneyville Middle School
GCPS Employment:
2025-Present Assistant Principal, Trickum Middle School
2019-2025 Assistant Principal, Meadowcreek High School
2013-2019 Teacher, Meadowcreek High School
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education Interrelated – University of Georgia
Master’s degree in Special Education General Curriculum – Piedmont College
Charoenlap is a graduate of the 2024 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 17, and the 2020 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 11.
Dr. Christopher E. Carter, Executive Director of Employee Relations & Compliance
GCPS Employment:
2025-Present Interim Executive Director, Employee Relations, Division of Human Resources
2019-2025 Director, Human Resources, Division of Human Resources
2010-2019 Assistant Principal, Lilburn Middle School
2009-2010 Teacher, Snellville Middle School
2002-2009 Curriculum Facilitator, Henry County Board of Education
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science & Sociology – Delta State University
Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration – Piedmont College
Specialist degree in Educational Leadership – Argosy University
Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership – North Central University
Dr. Carter is a graduate of the 2019 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 13, and the 2010 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 1.