Lydia Powell
D · Georgia · 2026On the ballot
State School SuperintendentGeorgia · 2026Top priorities
- Expanding preschool access
- Mental health supports in schools
- Rural connectivity and reducing standardized testing overreliance
Per the AJC.
Biography
Lydia Powell has more than 26 years of experience in education as a certified teacher, including 11 years in educational leadership, according to her campaign site. She has taught in Lee County, Florida, and in DeKalb, Henry, Clayton and Fayette County schools in Georgia, and chairs the City of Fayetteville Ethics Committee, per the site.
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