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Lydia Catalina Powell has a bachelor's degree in political science education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a master's degree in education and teaching individuals with emotional disturbances from Florida State University, and a PhD in educational leadership and administration from the University of Sarasota. 

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Lydia currently works as an administrator, educational diversity trainer, and assistant principal. 

Supports expanding connectivity and access to advanced coursework for rural communities.

Supports replacing standardized tests with professional respect and smart assessment practices.

- Supports expanding connectivity and access to advanced coursework for rural communities.
- Supports replacing standardized tests with professional respect and smart assessment practices.

School Curriculum

Supports strengthening partnerships with social services, the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS), and school resource officers to address children needs.

- Supports strengthening partnerships with social services, the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS), and school resource officers to address children needs.

School Facilities & Resources

Prioritizes student and educator mental health and wellness through statewide standards for funding and support.

- Prioritizes student and educator mental health and wellness through statewide standards for funding and support.

Student Wellbeing

Believes teachers deserve trust, support, and training that helps them focus on learning, not just test preparation.

- Believes teachers deserve trust, support, and training that helps them focus on learning, not just test preparation.

Teachers

Supports universal preschool and early learning.

- Supports universal preschool and early learning.

Access to Education

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Lydia Catalina Powell

- The State School Superintendent is the Administrative Head of the Georgia Department of Education. They are responsible for putting into action the policies and regulations that come out of the State Board of Education for Georgia’s K-12 public education system. 
- The State School Superintendent provides guidance to the State Board of Education and local school boards on how to comply with new state education laws, such as changes in funding or new curriculum requirements.
- The State School Superintendent can make recommendations to the State Board of Education, a board of 13 members who are all appointed by the Governor and set policies for the public school system.
- The State School Superintendent is elected statewide. They serve four year terms.