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Mesha Mainor earned a bachelor's degree in health sciences and a master's degree in physical therapy from Howard University, and a doctorate in management and operations from Northcentral University. She is a mother of two.

Mesha Mainor

Mesha served in the Georgia House of Representatives District 56 from 2020 to 2025, losing the 2024 race for the seat.

Mesha founded the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority, whose mission is to alleviate energy burden in Georgia communities. She also founded a language immersion program for children and is the founder and chief executive officer of a medical practices company. 

Supports data-driven testing and performance measures.

- Opposes "politically driven curriculum."
- Supports data-driven testing and performance measures.

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Prioritizes fiscal transparency in school spending.

- Prioritizes fiscal transparency in school spending.

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Supports providing better mental health services in schools.

- Supports providing better mental health services in schools.

Student Wellbeing

As of March 11, 2026, Mesha Mainor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports expanding charter schools, private school scholarships, and public programs that give parents "a say in where and how their child is educated."

- Supports expanding charter schools, private school scholarships, and public programs that give parents "a say in where and how their child is educated."

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Mesha Mainor earned a bachelor's degree in health sciences and a master's degree in physical therapy from Howard University, and a Doctorate of Business Administration degree in management and operations from Northcentral University. She is a mother of two.

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Mesha founded the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority in 2021, whose mission is to alleviate energy burden in Georgia communities. She also founded a language immersion program for children in 2008 and is the Chief Executive Officer of a medical practices company she founded in 2001. 

- 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.