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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly congratulates Superintendent/CEO of Schools, Dr. Anthony W. Smith, and Senior Deputy Superintendent-Chief of Staff, Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr., on being honored during the 2024 Living Legends Awards ceremony. Superintendent Smith, for the second time, received the Living Legends Education Award, and Dr. Hendrix received the Honorable Mention Living Legends Education Award. These prestigious recognitions, presented by the Forest Park Ministerial Association, celebrate their commitment and dedication to the field of education and their lasting impact on the community. The awards banquet occurred on October 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Paradise Church of God in Christ Gymnasium in Forest Park, Georgia. Clayton County Board Vice Chair, Mr. Benjamin Straker, District 9, was in attendance and graciously accepted Superintendent Smith’s award in his absence.
CCPS congratulates all award recipients and is proud that officials from the school system were recognized in such a grand way. Both Superintendent Smith and Dr. Hendrix have longstanding histories of dedicated service to Clayton County Public Schools, serving and leading in many capacities and helping to guide the district toward greater outcomes. Collectively, they continue to lead with a transformative and innovative approach to public education, positively impacting the educational experience and outcomes for over 51,000 students and over 7000 employees. Their commitment to this community is commendable, and under their vision and leadership, we are building a better tomorrow, today!
To learn more about the awards, please click the attached document. To view photos from the awards banquet, click this link:
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