Michelle Morancie has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wesleyan University, a master's degree in psychology, and a PhD in psychology from New York University. She has three adult sons and lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Candidate Profile: Michelle Morancie For Fulton County BOE District 7

Candidate Q&A: Fulton County Board of Education, District 7

Michelle is a licensed psychologist. She previously worked in public schools for over 30 years, including with Fulton County Schools. She also managed her own private practice for 25 years. 

Michelle is currently a member of the Fulton County Schools school board representing District 7. She assumed office in 2023.

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Michelle is currently a member of the Fulton County Schools school board representing District 7. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her 1st term.

Said, "In Fulton County, as in many school districts around the country, there is a large discrepancy in the quality of education for the haves and have nots. I would like to work to change that."

- Said, "In Fulton County, as in many school districts around the country, there is a large discrepancy in the quality of education for the haves and have nots. I would like to work to change that."

Access to Education

Believes school should promote the development of critical thinking and creative expression through age-appropriate exploration of ideas.

Believes that schools should promote critical thinking and creative expression through age-appropriate exploration of ideas.

- Believes that schools should promote critical thinking and creative expression through age-appropriate exploration of ideas.

School Curriculum

Said, "As a board member, I would investigate how the district distributes its funds to equalize the quality of education throughout the district."

- Said, "As a board member, I would investigate how the district distributes its funds to equalize the quality of education throughout the district."

School Facilities & Resources

Supports hiring more psychologists and social workers to address student mental health issues.

- Supports hiring more psychologists and social workers to address student mental health issues.

Student Wellbeing

Believes teacher retention is crucial and plans to address feelings of being "unappreciated, disrespected, and micromanaged" among teachers and staff by improving support from the Board and school administrators.

Plans to address feelings of being "unappreciated, disrespected, and micromanaged" among teachers and staff by improving support from the Board and school administrators.

- Plans to address feelings of being "unappreciated, disrespected, and micromanaged" among teachers and staff by improving support from the Board and school administrators.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.