Administration

Thank you for visiting our website. At Aspire, we work hard to provide a comprehensive education and extended support to our students. Below is a brief overview of our administrative staff’s responsibilities.

Name	Areas of Responsibility
Jessica Coleman Executive Director	Executive Director GNETS program wide strategic planning and GNETS liaison for Cobb, Douglas and Marietta City. Aspire Liaison and representative for the Special Education Department and Academic Leadership Division. Aspire budget liaison, due process, mediation, transportation, and procedural safeguards representative. Contact for satellite classes and liaison for homebased and homebound instruction.
Dr. Dawn Harrell Assistant Director	Assistant Director – Aspire Oversees IEP assessments, compliance, and student enrollment, reintegration, Extended School Year (ESY), and FTE processes. Provides student and family support services and serves as the liaison for transition to ensure continuity of care and successful student outcomes.
Dr. Isaac Kelly Principal	Principal – Aspire Leads school-wide operations and instructional programs for the Aspire. Oversees strategic planning, public relations, and the implementation of local policies to ensure a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for all students.
Key Harris Assistant Principal	Assistant Principal – Aspire Oversees daily operations for the Aspire program, including testing coordination, student attendance, and gradebook management. Also serves as the school’s webmaster and leads public relations efforts to highlight student success and school achievements.