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Our Board

JUDY TAYLOR

Ms. Taylor is a native of the Cave Spring Community. She earned her B.S in Business Administration from Berry College. Ms. Taylor is President of JCCI Resource Development Services, a grant development and external evaluation firm serving institutions of higher education across the nation. Prior to becoming President of JCCI, Ms. Taylor spent over 20 years in Institutional Advancement positions in higher education. Ms. Taylor founded the CSCC, the Cave Spring Learning Center and the NWGA Charter Academy to provide school choice to families in the region. Ms. Taylor is a fellow in the Georgia Charter Schools Association 2024 Incubator Program and has been invited to participate as a fellow in the American Federation for Children’s School Leader Fellowship Cohort (2025).

TOM LINDSEY

Mr. Lindsey is also a native to the proposed location of the school. He has spent several years as a local elected council member for the City of Cave Spring. Mr. Lindsey is a licensed realtor, and his knowledge in this area is unparalleled. Mr. Lindsey’s governance experience and connections to local and state elected officials have garnered critical support for our charter school efforts.

CASSIE POTTS

Ms. Potts is a graduate of Shorter University (B.S. Business Administration). She has served in several roles in the higher education field – as Manager of Follett Bookstores at seven college bookstores and as Manager of Student Accounts for Shorter University. In these roles, she was responsible for accounts receivable and payable, student accounts and disbursement of refunds as well as reconciliation and other accounting responsibilities. Ms. Potts is employed by JCCI as Executive Vice President and is responsible for managing client contracts and financial processes. Ms. Potts served as Registrar for the Cave Spring Learning Center and led community engagement efforts, working closely with parents, families and students to complete the enrollment process and navigate barriers to student performance.

JARROD KINSEY

Mr. Kinsey is a graduate of Shorter University and serves as Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Cave Spring. Mr. Kinsey’s leadership was a key component in the establishment of the Cave Spring Learning Center. Pastor Kinsey lives in Polk County and pastors in Floyd County. His nonprofit leadership and governance experience, relationships, and reputation have benefitted the charter academy effort in countless ways.

MURIEL DULANEY

Ms. Dulaney  has 30 years of distinguished service as Finance Director at the Polk County Board of Commissioners overseeing  all financial activities of the county, including preparing the annual reports and monitoring county budgets. Previously, she taught Accounting at Coosa Valley Technical College, worked as a Case Worker at the Department of Family Services, and was a Staff Accountant at Jones, Leonard and Associates, CPA. She has earned additional professional certification such as Certified Local Government Finance Officer (levels 1 and 2) and Excellence in Financial Reporting. Ms. Dulaney  holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from State University of West Georgia, where she was a member of the Dean’s List, the Accounting Honor Society, and Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity.

ALAN LEWIS

Active in the Rome/Floyd County community, Pastor Lewis leads Greater Christ Temple, a church serving a historically Black community with a strong tradition of service and empowerment. Pastor Lewis looks forward to maintaining and growing relationships while fostering new ones. Through his relationships in the community, we aim to establish a partnership to enhance student outcomes for those enrolling at the academy.[KC1]  Pastor Lewis and his wife, Deborah both are active on the Co-Design Team, which provides input on the school’s EL framework, curriculum, and family engagement strategies.

JEREMY SALTER

Mr. Salter is a distinguished attorney and the Owner/Executive Partner of Salter Law Group, LLC in Rome, GA. Since founding his practice in 2013, he has successfully represented clients in criminal, domestic, civil, and bankruptcy law across Georgia’s state and federal courts. His expertise also extends to managing high-profile cases and drafting complex legal documents. Prior to founding his firm, Mr. Salter honed his legal expertise as an Associate Attorney at Hanna and Associates, LLC, and McCalla Raymer, LLC, representing major creditors and mortgage servicing companies. Mr. Salter earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Alabama and a J.D., cum laude, from Florida Coastal School of Law, where he served as a Writing and Research Editor for the Law Review. He serves as a board member for several local organizations and is a committed volunteer in legal aid services and his church.

DAWN WILLIAMS

Dr. Williams has three decades of experience in K-12 school level and system level leadership. She began her career as a teacher and has held a variety of school and system executive leadership roles including Assistant Principal, Principal, Chief of School Improvement and Accountability, and Associate and Interim Superintendent. Dr. Williams retired in 2022 but returned to the classroom as an intervention specialist and teacher. Dr. William’s extensive experience has proven invaluable in developing the school’s academic, operational, and financial planning and has led to the Founding Team’s choice for Superintendent/Principal once authorized.

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