Nath Morris, Chairman:

Nath is in his 11th year serving the North Hall Post of the Board of Education.  Mr. Morris has served as legislative liaison and has a passion for maintaining local control of educational concerns.  “Who knows better the educational needs for our students than our teachers, administrators and community?”  Nath is a graduate of the University of Georgia and is the US Breeder Sales Manager for Perdue Farms and has been in the poultry industry for 24 years. 

Married to Joy, their two children graduated from North Hall High School.  Megan graduated from The University of Georgia’s Terry Business School and is marketing director for Dress-Up.  Jennifer is a senior nursing school student at Piedmont College.  Joy serves as a substitute teacher in the North Hall cluster.

Mr. Morris is proud of the accomplishments of the Hall County education community.  “Our students have an outstanding track record of accomplishments in academic and extracurricular activities.  We have outstanding teachers who have been recognized as national and state leaders in their fields.  We should all be proud and reach for even higher goals.”

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Craig Herrington, Vice-Chairman:

Craig is in his 12th year serving as the District 3 Representative of the Board of Education.  He also serves as the Board’s representative on the Hall County Parks and Leisure Board.  Craig is a native of Hall County and a graduate of Johnson High School. He has been employed by Duplicating Products of Gainesville for 34 years.

Craig and Lisa have two children, Heather and Michael both graduates of Hall County Schools. Heather teaches second grade at Martin Technology Academy and will graduate from Brenau University with her Masters in Early Childhood Education this December. Heather has blessed them with three beautiful grandchildren, Mollie, Macie, and Konner. Michael is now working for Crossroads Meat Co. in Flowery Branch.  

Lisa has been in the education field for 23 years and is working for the Hall County School System in the Technology Department.  Craig is proud to be associated with such an outstanding group of teachers, administrators and support staff.

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Sam Chapman: Board Member

Sam is in his fifth year serving on the board. He is a farmer and has promoted agriculture as executive secretary for Hall County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for the past ten years. He and his wife, Martha, are active members of Air Line Baptist, where he serves as Chairman of the Deacons.

Sam, Martha, their sons Mitch and Lee, along with daughters-in-law Karen and Julie, are all graduates of UGA. Mitch, Lee and Karen received their masters degree from Brenau, and both Karen and Julie are school teachers. Martha, Mitch, Lee, grandson Josh, and granddaughters Haley and Payton are all graduates of EHHS. Josh is a senior at Piedmont College, and Haley and Payton are currently at UGA. His grandson Hayden currently attends EHHS.   

Sam is a strong supporter of parental involvement in all phases of education. He firmly believes in local control of all educational issues. He believes our school system needs to teach using the most advanced technology available at all times throughout the whole system. He is proud to be a part of a board and administration with Christian values that work in harmony for the betterment of educational opportunities for all students within the school system.

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Brian Sloan: Board Member

Brian began his second term as the Post 2 Board member in 2011.  He is a graduate of North Georgia College and State University with a degree in Education.  He has served as the Pastor of Worship at Chestnut Mountain Church for the past thirteen years.  His wife, Annette, is the practice administrator for Heritage OBGYN in Gainesville.  Their children include; Brandon, a senior at NGCSU; Caitlin, a freshman at GCSU; and Karis, a junior at Johnson High.  

Brian believes that Hall County Schools can set the pace in providing families a broader scope of options when choosing a child’s education.  He also is a strong advocate for using extra curricular activities for long-term character building.  He is confident that Hall County Schools will effectively lead the way into the future. 

“I am so pleased with the accomplishments of this team of progressive thinkers in our system. I am proud to give my support in any way I can.”

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Bill Thompson: Board Member

 Bill Thompson has begun his second year as a Board member. He retired from the Hall County School System after serving 32 years.  His most recent position was that of Principal of Chestatee High School.  His love for the students and staff at all of his positions made the job fun and not a “job”. 

His wife Linda has served in the Hall County School System for over 30 years.  Three of his five children have worked for the Hall County School System at one time or another.  

Bill is extremely proud of his years of service to the school communities and is enjoying his service in the new capacity of a Board of Education member.

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