During its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on May 16, 2024, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved the appointment of two new Cluster Superintendents, an Executive Director of Employee Relations, a Director of Special Education, and a new Director of Foreign Language.

     Dr. Eric R. Davidson has been named Cluster Superintendent for the Division of School Improvement and Operations. Dr. Davidson currently serves as principal at Duluth High School. Dr. Erin A. Hahn has been named Cluster Superintendent for the Division of School Improvement and Operations. Dr. Hahn currently serves as principal at Harris Elementary School. Dr. Davidson and Dr. Hahn will replace Dr. Terry Watlington and Dr. Bryan Long, who are retiring.

     Nicole S. Holcomb has been named Executive Director of Employee Relations for the Division of Human Resources. Holcomb currently serves as director of Employee Relations in the Division of Human Resources. Susan A. O’Neil has been named Director of Special Education- Behavior/Therapeutic/Special Programs for the Division of Teaching and Learning. O’Neil currently serves as coordinator of Special Education in the Division of Teaching and Learning. Dr. Virin K. Vedder has been named Director of Foreign Language for the Division of Teaching and Learning. Dr. Vedder currently serves as coordinator of Foreign Language in the Division of Teaching and Learning. He replaces Dr. Jon Valentine, Executive Director of Enrichment and Support Programs. 

 

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Dr. Eric R. Davidson, Cluster Superintendent:

GCPS Employment:

2017-Present               Principal,

                                     Duluth High School

 

2015-2017                   Associate Principal,

                                    Duluth High School

 

2012-2015                   Assistant Principal,

                                    Dacula High School

 

2003-2012                   Assistant Principal,

                                    Central Gwinnett High School

 

1997-2003                   Teacher,

                                    Duluth Middle School

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Science— Toccoa Falls College

Master’s degree in Education— Brenau University

Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership— University of Georgia

 

Dr. Davidson is a graduate of the 2015 Quality Plus-Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 9.

 

 

Dr. Erin A. Hahn, Cluster Superintendent:

GCPS Employment:

2016-Present               Principal,

                                    B.B. Harris Elementary School

 

2012-2015                   Director,

                                    Leadership Development 

                                    Human Resources

 

2008-2012                   Coordinator for Data Analysis and Support,

                                    Department of Federal and Special Programs

 

2004-2008                   Assistant Principal,

                                    Summerour Middle School

 

2002-2004                   Teacher,

                                    Peachtree Elementary School

 

Other Employment:

 

2018-2020                   Adjunct Professor,

                                    University of West Georgia

 

1995-2002                  Teacher,

                                    Ashford Park Elementary School

                                    DeKalb County Public Schools

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education/Learning Disabilities— Furman University

Master’s degree in Interrelated Special Education— Georgia State University

Specialist degree in Educational Leadership— University of West Georgia

Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership— Georgia State University

 

Dr. Hahn is a graduate of the 2016 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 10, and a graduate of the 2011 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, District Leader Program.

 

 

Nicole S. Holcomb, Executive Director of Employee Relations,
Division of Human Resources:

GCPS Employment:

2023-Present               Director of Employee Relations,

                                     Human Resources

 

Other Employment:

2019-2023                   General Attorney,

                                    U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Region IV

 

2008-2019                   Executive Director of Legal Compliance,

                                    Henry County Board of Education

 

2006-2008                   School Counselor,

                                    Henry County Board of Education

 

2005-2006                   College and Career Counselor,

                                    Memphis City Schools (Memphis, Tenn.)

 

2005-2015                   Adjunct Instructor,

                                    Pulaski Technical College

 

1999-2002                   School Counselor,

                                    Shelby County Schools (Memphis, Tenn.)

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Education— University of Mississippi

Master’s degree in Educational Psychology— University of Mississippi

Specialist degree in Educational Psychology— University of Mississippi

Juris Doctor— University of Arkansas

 

 

Susan A. O’Neil, Director of Special Education- Behavior/Therapeutic/Special Programs,
Division of Teaching and Learning:

GCPS Employment:

2010-Present               Special Education Coordinator,

                                     Division of Teaching and Learning

 

2009-2010                   Instructional Coach,

                                    Division of Teaching and Learning

 

2007-2009                   Emotional Behavior Disorders Teacher,

                                    Hull Middle School

 

Other Employment:

2005-2007                   Teacher,

                                     St. Johns County Public Schools (St. Augustine, Fl.)

 

2001-2005                   Special Education Staffing Specialist,

                                    Alachua County Public Schools (Gainesville, Fl.)

 

1998-2001                   Special Education Teacher,

                                    Alachua County Public Schools (Gainesville, Fl.)

 

1996-1998                   Special Education Teacher,

                                    Pasco County Public Schools (Land O’Lakes, Fl.)

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education— University of Florida

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership— University of Phoenix

 

O’Neal is a graduate of the 2012 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, District Leader Program.

 

 

Dr. Virin K. Vedder, Director of Foreign Language,
Division of Teaching and Learning:

GCPS Employment:

2017-Present               Coordinator,

                                     Dual Language Immersion and World Languages

 

2015-2017                   Instructional Coach,

                                    Office of World Languages

 

2008-2015                   Assistant Principal,

                                    Trip Elementary School

 

1996-2008                   Teacher,

                                     Hull Middle School

 

Other Employment:

1994-1996                   Teaching Assistant,

                                    University of Georgia

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in French— Ohio University

Bachelor’s degree in Geography— Ohio University

Master’s degree in Geography— University of Georgia

Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership— University of Georgia

 

Dr. Vedder is a graduate of the 2020 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, District Leader Program.