Dean T. Phinazee earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a education specialist degree from Albany State University, a master's degree in elementary education from Georgia State University, and a doctoral degree in religion from Bethany Divinity College and Seminary. He has volunteered at the National Education Association, the Georgia Association of Educators, the Dougherty County Association of Educators, and the Boy Scouts of America. Dean lives with his wife, Brenda, and serves as a minister at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. 

Dean currently serves as a member of the Dougherty County Board of Education, representing District 6. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term. 

Dean previously worked as a fifth grade math and reading teacher at Dougherty County School System and a teacher at Calhoun County Schools and Albany State University.

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Dean Phinazee earned his bachelor's degree in early childhood education and his Education Specialist Degree from Albany State University, his master's degree in elementary education from Georgia State University, and doctoral degree in religion from Bethany Divinity College and Seminary. He has volunteered as at the National Education Association, the Georgia Association of Educators, the Dougherty County Association of Educators, and the Boy Scouts of America. He lives with his wife, Brenda, and attends Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he serves as a minister. 

Dean currently serves as a member of the Dougherty County Board of Education, District 6. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term. 

Dean previously worked as a fifth grade math and reading teacher at Dougherty County School System and a teacher at Calhoun County Schools and Albany State University. 

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