From student to superintendent: Washington County's homegrown leader takes the helm

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Washington County Board of Education has chosen a former student and long time teacher in the district as its new Superintendent.

A graduate of Washington County High School, University of Georgia, and Georgia College & State University, Mrs. Vickie Harden returned to Washington County where she taught Latin for 13 years before going on to serve in many administrative and leadership roles including, assistant principal, CTAE Director, Alternative School Principal, District Pre-K Director, and, currently, Principal of T.J. Elder Middle School.

"I am excited about this new role in the school district that has molded and shaped me since I entered kindergarten in 1974 at D. D. Crawford," Mrs. Harden said.

Prior to being selected, she was named as finalist for the position on June 12th.