McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain-Palin Campaign Announces Its McCain-Palin Georgia Educators Statewide Leadership

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- The McCain-Palin presidential campaign today announced its McCain-Palin Georgia Educators for McCain leadership. As president, John McCain will pursue reforms that address the underlying cultural problems in our education system and implement genuine accountability and responsibility for producing well-educated children.

"John McCain has demonstrated his understanding of educational issues and concerns over the years by continually supporting funding at both the federal and state levels," said Georgia Educators for McCain-Palin State Chair Sandra Thompson. "Senator McCain has provided opportunities for input from educators, students, and parents to ensure for student achievement and success."

Alec Poitevint, McCain-Palin Southeast Co-Chair and Georgia State Chair, added, "Quality education is the most fundamental step in ensuring that America remains the most innovative, competitive country in the world. John McCain is committed to addressing the needs of our public education system, and we are grateful to these Georgia educators for sharing John McCain's message of parental empowerment and school accountability."

GEORGIA EDUCATORS FOR MCCAIN LEADERSHIP

State Chair

Sandra Thompson, Marietta

Steering Committee

Kim Barker, Acworth

Amanda Barrs, Ocilla

Tracy Boney, Atlanta

Mary Cantwell, Tucker

Geoffrey Chaffin, Gainesville

Joe Cobb, Dacula

Addie Cook, Dahlonega

Leslie Crum, Dallas

Phil Dodge, Canton

Lorie Dotson, Acworth

Adrienne Duris, Smyrna

Christy Edwards, Grayson

Kimberly B. Forehand, Hull

Julie Gerbsch, Savannah

Mary Ann Haeger, Marietta

Traci B. Haigler, Atlanta

Matt Hall, Albany

Cindy Hansen, Atlanta

Kim Heath, Lawrenceville

Sahar Hekmati, Ellenwood

Christian Hunnicutt, Cumming

Patsy (Dana) Jones, Dublin

Dottie Lamb, Marietta

Rebecca Land, Sumner

Mike Landers, Canton

Carla MacDonald, Richmond Hill

John McAfee, Sylvania

Rhonda McCollum, Dacula

Beth McFarland, Car tersville

Heather McInnis, Newnan

David J. Miller, Alpharetta

Tim Miller, Dallas

Kaye O'Brien, Marietta

Darrin Overton, Douglasville

Tana Page, Marietta

Lisa Parrish, Columbus

Mike Poore, Marietta

Diana Poore, Marietta

Anne Postema, Powder Springs

Elizabeth Rhodes, Marietta

Frances Roberson, Marietta

Mandy Robertson, Marietta

Tracy Saunders, Pooler

Bo Slack, Sylvester

Jeanette Smith, Marietta

Sabrina Smith, Lawrenceville

Anna M. Smith, Buena Vista

Helen Story, Marietta

Dr. Walt Thomas, Marietta

Janice Traylor, Marietta

Lisa Underwood, Leesburg

Cliff Vance, Lawrenceville

Robin Elaine Wall, Waycross

Gay Watson, Atlanta

Eric Wearne, Suwanee

Kathy Westbrooks, Cumming

Mark A. Winters, Rincon

Kevin R. Wood, Monroe