Michelle, GCSA's Director of Communications, is an award-winning journalist with a background in strategic communications. She has a Master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and a Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Denver.
This year, three Georgia Charter Schools Association team members joined thousands of families across Georgia in choosing public charter schools for their children. After advocating for and supporting charter schools […]
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School marked a major milestone on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its future campus. The $8 million renovation at 2001 Cynthia Street in […]
As students head back to the classroom this fall, Georgia is welcoming five new public charter schools that will expand access to high-quality learning opportunities. From metro Atlanta to communities […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2026 Atlanta, GA – Thousands of Georgia families will have expanded public school options after the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) approved four […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2026 ATLANTA—The Georgia Charter Schools Association is proud to celebrate National Charter Schools Week (NCSW), May 10–16, 2026. This year’s theme highlights how charter schools prepare the […]
The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) congratulates the following school leaders who were selected to participate in Cohort Two of the LeveragED LaunchPad Leadership Development Program: Katrina Brinker, Executive Director […]
The Georgia Charter Schools Association congratulates the ten charter schools recognized on the 2026 Georgia Department of Education’s Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools list: Academy for Classical Education, Atlanta Classical Academy, Charles R. Drew Charter […]
The Georgia General Assembly concluded the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, April 2. The session included several notable wins for charter schools, along with a few legislative challenges, despite sustained advocacy efforts. […]
Cherokee Classical Academy was named the 2026 SOAR Award winner at the Georgia Charter Schools Conference on Wednesday, March 11. The award recognizes an emerging charter school that has demonstrated […]
Cherokee Classical Academy was named the 2026 SOAR Award winner at the Georgia Charter Schools Conference on Wednesday, March 11. The award recognizes an emerging charter school that has demonstrated […]