Meet Our Leadership Team
"The teachers are very caring and committed to their job; it shows in my child's learning."
- Atlanta Heights Charter School Parent
Meet Our School Board
Our School Board draws from the best local civic and community leaders. They volunteer their time and energy to ensure students at Atlanta Heights Charter School receive the best education possible. For a schedule of Board meetings, minutes, and more information, visit the Board Documents page or contact us at 404-472-3003 or contactahcsboard@gmail.com.
Lara Hodgson
President
Education
Graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School
Professional Experience
Infrastructure strategist, development and operations
Ms. Hodgson is the CEO of Insomnia, LLC, an Atlanta-based firm specializing in investment, development, and management of complex and innovative “world changing” projects. Ms. Hodgson has served on many public and private boards, including: Flag Bank, Central Atlanta Progress, Georgia Tech’s Alexander Tharpe Fund, Society of International Business Fellows, GoGirlGo Atlanta and HERO for Children.
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View DetailsGraduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School
Professional Experience
Infrastructure strategist, development and operations
Ms. Hodgson is the CEO of Insomnia, LLC, an Atlanta-based firm specializing in investment, development, and management of complex and innovative “world changing” projects. Ms. Hodgson has served on many public and private boards, including: Flag Bank, Central Atlanta Progress, Georgia Tech’s Alexander Tharpe Fund, Society of International Business Fellows, GoGirlGo Atlanta and HERO for Children.
Jim Milliman
Vice President
Education
B.A. in Economics from Stony Brook University and M.S. in Adult Education and Human Services from Fordham University
Professional Experience
Mr. Jim Milliman is a Title I Consultant for the Cobb County School District. He has extensive counseling experience with individuals and small groups.
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View DetailsB.A. in Economics from Stony Brook University and M.S. in Adult Education and Human Services from Fordham University
Professional Experience
Mr. Jim Milliman is a Title I Consultant for the Cobb County School District. He has extensive counseling experience with individuals and small groups.
Kristy Kueber-Pope
Secretary
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Education degree from the University of Florida and an Educational Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University
Professional Experience
Ms. Kueber-Pope has served as a teacher, instructional coach, program manager for school implementation and assessment, and school improvement and literacy specialist. Her career has taken her from the local school level to the state level serving in Cobb County schools, the Georgia Department of Education, and in school effectiveness at the Metro Regional Educational Service Agency.
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View DetailsBachelor of Arts degree and Master of Education degree from the University of Florida and an Educational Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University
Professional Experience
Ms. Kueber-Pope has served as a teacher, instructional coach, program manager for school implementation and assessment, and school improvement and literacy specialist. Her career has taken her from the local school level to the state level serving in Cobb County schools, the Georgia Department of Education, and in school effectiveness at the Metro Regional Educational Service Agency.
Bobby Jones
Treasurer
Education
BS in political science from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. Received his Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College. He is currently pursuing a second Master’s Degree at the School for Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia.
Professional Experience
CDR Jones’ at sea assignments have been Deck Officer, Fire Control Officer, Weapons and Combat Systems Officer, Executive Officer USS Anzio, and Coastal Riverine Squadron FOUR (CRS-4). He participated in Operations Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, Inherent Resolve and the recovery of 10 detained American Sailors near Farsi Island. Ashore, CDR Jones past assignments include Admissions Counselor at the United States Naval Academy, Peacekeeper for the United Nations Mission in Liberia, Wargames Planner for the Missile Defense Agency, and Executive Assistant to the Commander of Military Sealift Command. He assumed duties as Commanding Officer, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron FOUR (MSRON-4) in May 2020. While in command, he deployed and also assumed duties as Commander, Task Group 56.7. For his final tour he was responsible for the teaching and training of Midshipmen (students) at Morehouse College and the Georgia Institute to Technology as Deputy Commander, NROTC Atlanta Region.
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View DetailsBS in political science from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. Received his Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College. He is currently pursuing a second Master’s Degree at the School for Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia.
Professional Experience
CDR Jones’ at sea assignments have been Deck Officer, Fire Control Officer, Weapons and Combat Systems Officer, Executive Officer USS Anzio, and Coastal Riverine Squadron FOUR (CRS-4). He participated in Operations Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, Inherent Resolve and the recovery of 10 detained American Sailors near Farsi Island. Ashore, CDR Jones past assignments include Admissions Counselor at the United States Naval Academy, Peacekeeper for the United Nations Mission in Liberia, Wargames Planner for the Missile Defense Agency, and Executive Assistant to the Commander of Military Sealift Command. He assumed duties as Commanding Officer, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron FOUR (MSRON-4) in May 2020. While in command, he deployed and also assumed duties as Commander, Task Group 56.7. For his final tour he was responsible for the teaching and training of Midshipmen (students) at Morehouse College and the Georgia Institute to Technology as Deputy Commander, NROTC Atlanta Region.
Our Authorizer
We are authorized by the Georgia State Department of Education. They sponsor and monitor us to ensure we achieve academic results and uphold the promises made in our charter.
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