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Long County school board releases information on superintendent candidates
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The Long County Board of Education recently narrowed the field of superintendent candidates from 20 to 3.
According to board Chairman Dempsey Golden, second interviews with these three applicants began May 21, and the Board is hoping to make a selection by June.
Information on the three finalists was released last for public review. Some of the highlights included:
Dr. Robert Waters, who is the current assistant superintendent for the Tattnall County School System, has held that position since 2006. Prior to this, he was the Title I director from 2003-2005, and the Principal at the Glenville Elementary School from 2000-2003.  Waters began his teaching career in 1993 as a teacher at Glenville High School.
Waters has a Bachelor of Arts in history and master's in education from Georgia Southern University. He also has an Ed.S Leadership Degree in Administrative Supervision Level 6 from the University of Southern Mississippi and an Ed.D Leadership Degree in Administrative Supervision Level 7 from the University of Sarasota.
Waters has been married to Tammy DeLoach Waters for 28 years and has two sons, Christopher, 18, and Andrew, 14. He is an ordained deacon and a member of the First Baptist Church of Glenville.

Dr. Michael Self, who is the Director of the Harrell Learning Center in Waycross, has held this position since 2001. Other professional experience includes ten years of as a principal, nine years of teaching at the university level and five years of teaching in the classroom.
Self has a Bachelor of Arts in biology/chemistry, a master's in special education, and his Ed.D in special education with a minor in statistics, all from the University of Alabama. He also completed his post-doctoral study at UCLA.
Self is a volunteer with the United Way, a past president of the Jones Valley Elementary PTA and a regular blood donor to the American Red Cross, having given over 11 gallons.
Self is married with two grown sons.

Marcia Clanton currently is the executive director of special programs through the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education, a position she has held since 2007. Prior to this, she was the executive director of secondary schools 2005-2007. Clanton was a principal and an assistant principal in the Jackson County Public School System from 1983-1990. She began her teaching career in 1980.
Clanton has a Bachelor of Science in science teaching from the University of North Carolina, a Master's of Education in education administration, and is a specialist in education for education administration, both through the University of Georgia.
Clanton has worked with the Junior League of Savannah, the Telfair Board of Trustees and the Little Theater of Savannah. She and her husband, David, have a daughter, Elizabeth.

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BI hosts LCSS Gala
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Bradwell Institute’s Friends Helping Friends will host the 3rdAnnual Liberty County School System Special Needs Gala Saturday at 7p.m.

The dance portion of the gala is free and open to the public.

FHF was started three years ago by BI special needs teacher Charlie Moon. FHF is comprised of a large group of general education students that connect special needs students with their general education peers. They have raised $20,000 in the last 30 months, for events like this, a new sensory room, music therapy equipment, and many other fun events. 

“FHF does so much for the special needs students. It really brings them out in their social skills. They become so much more comfortable around us all,” FHF Junior Danielle Hennessee said. 

FHF Junior Jada Naftzinger said it’s a two-way street. “It not only helps them, but us as well. It brings us out of our own shells and comfort zones.” 

Moon added, “For us, the Gala is not our calling card. I’ve told the students from day one, unless they truly know these special needs students, we won’t do the Gala at all. We’ll throw a big pizza party instead. The point is, we want the kids to really focus on the one-on-one, in-class work, hanging out in the halls, really talking to them. That’s the only way this program truly reaches its potential. Our motto is, “Changing lives, one friend at a time.”

During a private dinner which precedes the public dance, district office personnel, representatives from Congressman Buddy Carter’s office, district SPED staff, BI Football players and FHF members, parents and the honored guests – 50 special needs students from around the district will be in attendance.

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