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Robbie Hooker of Clarke Central Named Principal of the Year
The educator is credited with improving the school's academic performance.
By Anisa Sullivan Jimenez
Clarke Central High School Principal Robbie Hooker has been named Georgia Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals.
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“This is an incredibly well-deserved honor for Dr. Hooker, and is a reflection of his strong leadership at Clarke Central High School,” said Superintendent Philip D. Lanoue. “Clarke Central’s teachers, students and teams are regularly recognized at state and national levels – with Dr. Hooker’s support and laser-like focus on student performance.”
Earlier this month, the six finalists recently underwent an interview process. Dr. Hooker will now represent the state in the competition for National Principal of the Year.
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Hooker has been principal at Clarke Central since 2008. Under his leadership, the school has been named as one of the top 7% high schools nationwide by the Washington Post High School Challenge. Clarke Central is also regularly named an Advanced Placement Honor School by the Georgia Department of Education.
Prior to Clarke Central, Hooker was principal at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, an assistant principal in Barrow County and a classroom teacher in various Georgia counties. He earned his bachelor of science degree in psychology from Valdosta State University, master’s degree in special education from Valdosta State University and doctorate in educational leadership from Clemson University. He and his wife, Karen, are the proud parents of Katilyn and Johnathan.
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