Join us for an insightful conversation with Mitch Young, Superintendent of Forsyth County Schools, one of Georgia's premier public school systems. In this comprehensive interview, we explore what makes Forsyth County Schools consistently rank among the top in the state and nation.ABOUT MITCH YOUNG:- Superintendent of Forsyth County Schools (55,000 students, 8,000 employees)- 19 years in Forsyth County Schools- Former Principal of Forsyth Central High School- Former college basketball coach at DePaul University and St. Francis University- Pennsylvania native and Florida State graduate- Father and education advocateHIS JOURNEY:From small-town Pennsylvania to college basketball coaching to leading one of Georgia's largest school districts, Mitch's path to education leadership is anything but traditional. After coaching at DePaul and other universities, he chose family stability over chasing college coaching dreams and found his true calling in education.WHAT WE DISCUSS:- How Forsyth County Schools became one of the top school systems in America- The role of community involvement in educational excellence- School safety initiatives and proactive threat prevention- Managing a $750 million budget while maintaining the lowest per-pupil cost in metro Atlanta- Strategic planning and fighting complacency in successful systems- Teacher retention and recruitment challenges- The importance of relationships in education- Balancing individual student needs with system-wide policiesKEY INSIGHTS:- Why Forsyth County Schools ranks as the lowest cost per pupil in metro Atlanta while achieving the highest results- How the district employs nearly 80 School Resource Officers and innovative safety programs- The Student Advocacy Specialist program that follows at-risk students throughout their entire school career- Why administration, not money, is the top reason teachers stay or leave school systems- The strategic planning process that transformed the district over two decadesSAFETY AND INNOVATION:Mitch discusses cutting-edge approaches to school safety, including threat assessment specialists, social media monitoring, and proactive mental health support. Learn about programs that have literally saved lives in the community.This episode offers valuable insights for parents, educators, and community members who want to understand what makes excellent public education possible. Whether you're curious about school operations, safety measures, or educational leadership, this conversation provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of America's top school districts.CONNECT WITH FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS:Website: www.forsyth.k12.ga.usFollow them on social media for the latest updates and informationCONNECT WITH US:Visit bettismusgrove.comFind us on all social media platforms at BettisMusgroveSubscribe and hit the notification bell to never miss an episodeLike this video if you found it informative, subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping our community, and let us know in the comments what education topics you'd like us to explore next.#ForsythCountySchools #Education #Superintendent #SchoolSafety #PublicEducation #Georgia #BettisMusgrove #Leadership #Community #Schools
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