BOE names Zabrina Cannady to student services position

The Houston County Board of Education approved Superintendent of Schools Mark Scott’s recommendation to name Zabrina Cannady the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

Cannady has served as the Director of Student Services since 2008.

“I am truly humbled by the level of trust Dr. Scott and the Board have placed in me to lead the Student Services Department,” said Cannady. “It is not every day that a person sees their dreams realized, yet that opportunity was given to me today.

“I am honored to realize my dream of being able to give back to the system that has given so much to me and my family.”

Cannady has worked for the school district for 16 years. Prior to joining the central office team, she served as Houston County High School’ s Special Education Department Chair and teacher.

Her experience includes working as an educational therapist for Middle Georgia Psychoeducational Center and as an instructor at the Happy Hour Day School.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia Southern University; a master’s degree in special education from Georgia College and State University; a master’s degree in family services from Mercer University School of Medicine; a specialist degree in special education from Valdosta State University; and a doctorate degree in educational administration from Georgia Southern University.

In 2010, she was named the Outstanding New Special Education Administrator.

She and her husband, Chris Cannady, have been married for almost 19 years. They have four sons: Garrett, a Perry High School and UGA graduate in 2009 and 2014 respectively; and Quaid, Riley and Hughes, all enrolled at Houston County High.

The family resides in Perry.

Cannady will replace Paula Dougherty who will retire the end of May.

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