M-DCPS' EDUCATOR NAMED PRESIDENT OF SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS


February 26, 2003


Dr. George M. Koonce, Jr., Associate Superintendent for School Operations for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, was recently elected president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) at its annual meeting in San Antonio.

A native of Donalsonville, Georgia, Koonce has both a bachelor's and master's in French studies, and a master's in educational administration. He earned his doctorate in education from the University of Miami.

Throughout his professional career, Koonce has continued a working relationship with different universities. He served as consultant for the Florida School Desegregation Center at the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University.

Throughout his 35-year career with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Koonce served as principal, director, executive director, district director and region superintendent. He is currently the associate superintendent for school operations.

SACS, a regional accrediting body in the South, evaluates more than 13,000 public and private educational institutions from early childhood centers through the university level. Headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, SACS works with schools and colleges in 11 southern states, from Virginia to Texas, as well as in Latin America and around the world.

For more information, contact Dr. Koonce's office at 305-995-1433.

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