Middle Georgia’s Dr. Letunya Walker named deputy superintendent of DJJ School System
Middle Georgia native Dr. Letunya Walker has been named Deputy Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) School System.
DECATUR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia native Dr. Letunya Walker has been named Deputy Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) School System.
She’ll lead the school system under the direction of DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb, according to a DJJ news release.
“Dr. Walker brings a wealth of knowledge and many years of experience in education to her new role as Deputy Superintendent,” Commissioner Reynolds-Cobb said. “She is committed to ensuring students are provided with an education that empowers them to become lifelong learners and college and career-ready.”
Dr. Walker, a 33-year veteran educator, began her career with DJJ in 2003 as a teacher at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus and most recently served as the assistant deputy superintendent.
She has held several teaching and leadership positions throughout her 20-year tenure with DJJ, including teacher, principal, regional principal, and director of instructional programs. Before joining DJJ, Dr. Walker worked as a teacher and assistant principal for 13 years in the Baldwin County School District in Milledgeville.
Dr. Walker holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Middle Grades Education from Fort Valley State University, an Education Specialist Degree in Education Leadership from Troy State University and a Doctoral Degree in Instructional Leadership from Argosy University.
DJJ, the 181st school district in the state of Georgia, has the powers, privileges, and authority exercised by any other school district. The district has 28 middle and high school campuses in regional youth detention centers, youth development campuses and education transition centers. It also includes a GED program and a graduate program that prepares youth to re-enter communities through work skills development, and post-secondary options, including college and technical schools.