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Family crisis forged leadership path for Gainesville superintendent pick
Sole finalist for school chief post was forced to grow up quickly in family of educators
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Recently the Gainesville City Schools announced Dr. Jeremy Williams as the system’s lone finalist as new superintendent. If approved May 1, Williams will replace Wanda Creel, who is leaving when her contract expires at the end of June.
BLAIRSVILLE — At age 36, Jeremy Williams is expected to be selected as the new Gainesville City School System superintendent at the board’s next meeting May 1. While that may seem young, Williams has gained experience as a classroom teacher, regional educator working with more than a dozen school districts as well as serving the last five years as a top district office administrator in the 14 years since earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of North Georgia in 2003. Williams said a car accident when he was 14 caused him to grow up quickly and propelled him to take more responsibility earlier, impacting his life on a path that now has him as the lone finalist as Gainesville school superintendent.