Type Of Business:
Public school district
Expertise:
Educational leadership; Relationship development
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Listening to music; Visiting museums and spas; Spending time at resorts
Education Degrees:
Ed.S., Georgia State University; Doctoral Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Argosy University; Master of Arts in Social Work, The University of Georgia; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, The University of Georgia
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, Dialogo Latino, Inc.; Board of Directors, Georgia Staff Development Council; National Staff Development Council
Date of Distinction:
6/30/2011
Number Of Years In Profession:
21
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her faith in God, passion for her profession and the support she received from her family and friends.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always loved children, worked as a school social worker and transitioned to a leadership role.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Hollins-Alexander is the director of professional learning at DeKalb County School System, a county which is the 25th largest in the nation. Her department oversees a budget of more than $1 million, including two federal grants of $1 million each, through the department of innovation and improvement. They are partnered with the Georgia State University on a teacher quality grant. She is also a grant writer.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing operations, including the professional learning of 100,000 students, 146 schools, 13,000 employees and 20 departments; Identifying needs of the people
Education Certifications:
Certified Mentor for Students
Awards/Honors:
National Award for Classified Leadership Development, National Staff Development Council (2009); Distinguished Principal Award, State of Georgia (2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hollins-Alexander hopes to become a consultant and a published author and a national presenter.