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The Savannah Herald Newspaper is pleased to present to our readers a brief biographical sketch of the candidates seeking election as the Savannah Chatham County Public School Systems School Board President. The General Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 22, 2018 with early voting currently underway which started April 30 ending May 18, 2018. The Savannah Herald Newspaper encourages all registered voters to cast their vote in the upcoming General Primary Election during early voting and on election day. Joe Buck holds the following degrees Ed.D., University Administration, University of Georgia, M.S., Higher Education, Florida State University and a B.A., Sociology, Auburn University. Joseph A. Buck, III is married to Dr. Marilyn Buck, Retired Asst. Dean Emeritus, College of Health Professions, AASU and they are the proud parents of Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Buck IV and Sarah C. Talton-Buck, an Assistant Principal. Buck has held the following positions: Director of Student Activities, Dean of

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Joe Buck

Dr. David K. Lerch

Larry Lower

Student Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs Emeritus-2006-Retired, Armstrong State College and Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Georgia, 1968-2006, President, Savannah-Chatham Board of Public Education, 2007-2014 and most recently Executive Champion, Savannah Graduates, 2015-2017. Mr. Buck is a member, Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 1969-present and has served as a Sunday School teacher from 1994-present. He is a graduate and member of the Board of Trustees, Leadership Georgia and Leadership Savannah where he is a

Past President, Leadership Savannah. He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society. Dr. David K. Lerch, who helped implement magnet schools in Savannah three decades ago, is a national education consultant specializing in magnet schools. In 1987, he moved to Savannah to help set up the original magnets for the Savannah-Chatham County School District. Now, he works with school systems throughout the United States on magnet programs, grant writing and educational reform. During his career, Dr. Lerch has served as a consultant to over 80 public school systems in 25 states,

a high school math teacher, school principal., and a federal program administrator with the U.S. Department of Education. He has a Business Administration degree from the University of Richmond, a Masters of School Administration from the University of Virginia and a Doctor of Education from the Virginia Polytechnic and State University. David and his family have lived in Savannah for more than 30 years. During that time, he not only served as school board member, but also on the board member for Magnet Schools of America, the National Association of Magnet School Development and the Court Appointed Special Advocate

Dandy Youth Development: Making a Difference

King Tisdale Cottage Foundation Gala

Outstanding Men of Color Wall

Vol. 2 No. 32

Betty Morgan

Tye Whitley

(CASA) organization in Sa- the Budget. Mr. Lower ’s leadervannah. ship and work experience: Larry Lower-- “Over the next four years it is Chairman of the Chatham critical that Savannah-Cha- County Board of Assessors; tham has effective Board President,CEO of EM SecuPresident who is inclusive rity; Public Safety Adminin working toward progress istrator- (Chief of Police/ with the Board, Superinten- Director of Public Safety); dent, Staff and Community Business Owner; and United stakeholder while focusing States Marine Corps (Drill on Elementary education Instructor). improvement for all our Betty Morgan was students. It is imperative born on May 30, 1950 in that we work together so that Savannah, Georgia. She our students learn at a High graduated from Sol C Johnlevel, graduate and have a son High School in 1968. She received her Bachelor of productive future.” Lower is a two term Arts Degree in Elementary sitting 6th District Board Education from Savannah State College (University) Member. Some accomplishments in 1972, and a Master of while on the Board and Education Degree in Eleworking with staff: Job Fair mentary/Middle Schools for Seniors and Juniors; concentrating in Reading Dandy Youth Develop- Early Pre-Kindergarten Pro- from Armstrong and Sament (DYD) was founded gram; and Transparency of See President - Page 4A in 2015 by Dr. J. Alphonso Dandy in an effort to combat the negative statistics and low expectations promoted against African American boys and young men in America. He is convinced that if Black boys and young men are given the preparation and opportunity to excel, they can and will succeed. The mission of DYD is to teach, train, groom and develop young Black boys and men to be productive leaders in our society. The initial inspiration for this endeavor comes from a childhood experience of the Dandy Seated: Abraham Blake. First row standing left to family, told here by Dr. right: Lawrence Hutchins, Priscilla Swindell, Danielle Dandy. Taylor, Danitra Frazier and Coach Ronald Booker. When I was thirteen Second row standing left to right: Brian Simon, Miyears of age, my father chael Robinson, Earl Rouse, and Corey Scott. abandoned the family of six children. In order to surGeorgia Funeral Service Practitioners vive, my mother became a domestic during the day and to hold Annual Convention May 20-23 a seamstress at night. One Georgia Funeral Ser- the Year and the Honorable day when my mother and vice Practitioners Asso- Dr. Otis B. Johnson, former I were walking to the gro- ciation, Inc. will hold its Mayor of Savannah, GA, cery store to buy food for Annual Convention May as Humanitarian of the the family with the only 20 thru May 23, 2018 at Year. Current President, Mr. twenty dollars we owned, the Historic Marriott Riv- David Jones and Chairman we met a lady whom my erfront Hotel. At its’ Annual of the Board, Mr. Quentin mother barely knew. She Banquet they will recognize Barrett and members corconfessed to my mother and honor Mrs. Kathy Da- dially invite all to attend. her dire financial woes. vis-Wiley, of Louisville, For more information go to Georgia, as Mortician of www.gfspa.net See DYD-Page 3A

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