GOSA Team

Alice joined the GOSA team September of 2019. As GOSA's Office Manager, she serves as the public's first point of contact for the agency. Alice also manages GOSA's day-to-day functions such as accounts payable, staff management and reporting, specific communications responsibilities to keep the Governor's Office informed regarding education issues, as well as executive assistant duties for the Executive Director, Joy Hawkins.

Karen joined GOSA in August of 2018 as a Governor’s School Leadership Academy Regional Leadership Coach.

Rhonda Burns joined GOSA in April 2019 as the Business Manager.

As GOSA's Operations Specialists, Diane maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems and policies.

In this role, Trevor provides logistical and operational support to the Innovative Programs Team at GOSA, specifically the Governor’s Honors Program, the RESA Professional Learning grants, and the Reading Mentors Program.

As GOSA's system administrator, Sean acts in a technical support role both inside the GOSA team and as a technical liaison to external agencies and vendors.

Kimberly joined GOSA in July of 2015. During her tenure at GOSA, she has worked as a Reading Mentor Specialist, SWSS Coordinator/Research Specialist, Program Manager of Operations, and she now serves as a Senior Program Manager for the Governor’s School Leadership Academy (GSLA) working with Induction Support Program strands.

David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Philosophy and two Master’s Degrees in Economics and Computer Science.

Monica Flamini holds two bachelor's degrees, a master’s degree, and a PhD. 

Kenneth joined GOSA in July of 2018 on the Governor’s School Leadership Academy team. In this role, his primary function is to partner with educators aspiring to become principals while also supporting at large GSLA programming.

As the Chief Data and Analytics Strategist Jayashree directs the technical design, delivery, and implementation of the GA AWARDS statewide longitudinal data system.

Michael serves as a Business Intelligence Architect for the GA•AWARDS longitudinal data system.

Charre' joined GOSA in July of 2022.  She is entering her 26th year in education.  Prior to beginning her work with GOSA, she served for eight years as a RESA Consultant. 

Kelly Jo Page joined GOSA in July 2021 as a Governor’s School Leadership Academy Regional Leadership Coach.

Richard (Ricky) joined GOSA as the Governor’s Honors Program Manager in June of 2014. Ricky has over twenty years of educational experience in both public and independent schools at both instructional and administrative levels.

Brian supports the GOSA staff with information technology needs. Brian has over 20 years of experience in the IT field.

Haley joined GOSA after working with the agency as a Policy & Advocacy Summer Fellow through Leadership for Educational Equity.

Marcia has twenty plus years of education experience. In her role with GOSA, she supports principals and aspiring leaders in districts across the state in leadership development work.

Dr. Strozier joined GOSA in June of 2021 as a Governor’s School Leadership Academy Regional Leadership Coach.

Kimberly joined GOSA in July of 2015 as Program Manager for the Reading Mentor Program. 

Chara brings over 20 years of Georgia educator experience. She has served as elementary classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional/literacy coach, assistant principal, an award winning turnaround principal and district level leader in the areas of Literacy and Leadership Development.