Please come join one of my Fall 2026 listening sessions.  These informal gatherings are your opportunity to share your questions, concerns, and ideas about our schools.  I am here to listen and to learn, so I can best serve you on the DeKalb County School Board.  Interpreters available in all major languages.
Friday, September 4th | 3pm to 6pm | Taichi Bubble Tea | 2484 Briarcliff Rd NE
Saturday, September 19th | 11am to 2pm | Wonderful World Coffee | 6 Olive St
Friday, September 25th | 11am to 2pm | TBD Cross Keys / Chamblee Location
Friday, October 2nd | 11am to 2pm | Refuge Coffee | 3861 N Druid Hills Rd
Saturday, October 17th | 11am to 2pm | TBD Cross Keys / Chamblee Location
Friday, October 30th | 3pm to 6pm | ChocoLaté Coffee | 2094 N Decatur Rd
All listening sessions this semester are on Friday and Saturday to complement the district’s Student Assignment Project (SAP) meeting schedule.

About Whitney

  • First elected to serve on the DeKalb County School Board in 2022
  • 20+ years of experience in the government and nonprofit sectors, including management and leadership roles
  • Taught middle school science and English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya
  • Master of Public Policy from Georgia State University, graduated summa cum laude
  • Served on several PTA committees, Principal’s Advisory Council, and Emory Lavista Parent Council
  • Has a high schooler attending DeKalb County schools
  • 15 year resident of DeKalb County, currently volunteers with Partners for HOME and the Laurel Ridge Springbrook Civic Association
  • Received a K-12 public education, graduated valedictorian of SAIL High School in Leon County, Florida