George County Names New School Superintendent

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. ( WKRG George County Schools has appointed Debra Joiner as their new superintendent of education.

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Over the past 17 years, Joiner has worked as an administrator for the school district, also functioning as a parent volunteer and teacher, as stated in a news release from George County Schools.

“Mrs. Joiner is a firm believer that educators have the important responsibility of ensuring that we have well-educated citizens who are ready, willing and able to join the workforce and to take on leadership roles for our communities, state and country,” the release said.

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Joiner will begin her duties as superintendent on July 1.

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