GCSA Staff

Tony has significant experience in the areas of associational and nonprofit management, resource development, advocacy, and government relations.

Andrew is GCSA’s Executive Vice President and has been with the organization since 2005. After nearly 10 years in the sports entertainment industry, Andrew pursued a career in education, first as a classroom teacher, then with GCSA. Andrew’s primary responsibility is advocacy at the state, county, and community level.

Elisa Falcó joined the Georgia Charter Schools Association in January 2011, after serving GCSA as a consultant to develop and implement quality initiatives. Elisa is the former principal of Tech High School in Atlanta.

Jeniffer received her certificate in Secretarial Studies from Katharine Gibbs School in New York. Before joining GCSA, Jeniffer was the Administrative Assistant and Parent Coordinator at the Academy of Lithonia.

Jeff Homan joined the Georgia Charter Schools Association in September 2015, after serving three-plus years as the Principal at The Main Street Academy, a Fulton County charter school located in College Park serving students in Grades K through 8.

Stefan McCain began his teaching career 21 years ago at Lindley Middle School in Cobb County as a Special Education teacher providing co-taught and pull-out services.

Dana joined the Georgia Charter Schools Association in August 2015 after wearing many hats in the non-profit world on a volunteer and professional level. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from St. John’s University Dana has lent her talents to cause-oriented organizations both nationally and internationally.

Sharma comes to GCSA after serving as Director of the District Flexibility and Charter Schools Division at the Georgia Department of Education. In her role with the department, Sharma worked with more than 100 charter schools throughout Georgia. In 2016, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers selected Sharma for its NACSA Leaders Program.

Michelle comes to the Association after working for more than a decade as a journalist. Most recently, Michelle specialized in reporting on charter schools for WABE Radio, Atlanta’s NPR station.

Ashlee Woodson is Member Services Manager for Georgia Charter Schools Association. In her current role, Ashlee assists members of the association with membership needs such as dues, billing and general guidance.