HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (KBTV) – The Houston County Board of Education has approved three leadership changes that will take effect over the next few months.
The board approved the changes during its November 10 meeting.
Alyson Keenom was named Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. She will begin moving into the new role in January and work with Dr. Elgin Mayfield before he retires in May 2027.
Dr. Catherine Gardner was named Assistant Superintendent of School Operations. She will also begin her new role in January.
Dr. Amy Barbour, who currently serves as Director of School Operations, was named the new Director of Human Resources. She will take over after current director Will Ray retires in March 2027.
All three women have years of experience working in the Houston County School District.
Keenom joined the district in 2004. She has worked as a math teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal and district leader.
Gardner began her career as a language arts teacher. She later served as an assistant principal and elementary school principal before becoming Director of Human Resources in 2024.
Barbour started her career as a high school English teacher. She later worked as an assistant principal and principal at Veterans High School before moving into district leadership.
All three leaders say they are grateful for the opportunity and look forward to continuing to support students, families and school employees.
The changes are part of the district’s leadership plans as current administrators prepare for retirement.
