Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown Announces Run for School Board President
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-Chatham County school board member Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown enters the race for school board president.
Dr. Hoskins-Brown has served the Savannah Chatham County Schools as the District 2 representative for 14 years. She has chaired the Board Accountability Committee for more than a decade, and has served as both board vice president and vice president pro tempore. Dr. Hoskins-Brown also successfully led the board through a special review by AdvancED (now Cognia) in 2018.
“Now, more than ever, a quality education is the pathway to a high quality of life and personal independence,” she said. “I want to lead the district in its service to Chatham County students – those learners whose talents are emerging, as well as those who are experiencing high achievement.”
A research fishery biologist by training, Dr. Hoskins-Brown attended Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools from 4th to 12th grade. She is a Beach High School graduate. Dr. Hoskins-Brown earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology from what was then Savannah State College, and a Doctorate in Marine Sciences from the University of South Carolina.
“So many of us have benefitted from the legacy of quality education in Savannah,” Dr. Hoskins-Brown said. “I want to give more, do more, to make sure that our children receive the very best we have to offer.”
Dr. Hoskins-Brown will publicly announce her candidacy at 10 am on Monday, January 5th at the Forsyth Park Band Shell.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Nichele Hoskins
(205) 222-2030