GA SR972

Recognizes and commends Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker for her service on the Newton County Board of Education since January 2011 and her leadership roles with the Georgia School Boards Association, including Vice President (2020-2021) and President-Elect

Henderson-Baker serves on the Georgia School Boards Association Governmental Operations Committee and represents District 4 on the Association's Board of Directors

Holds a B.A. in Political Science (cum laude) from Fort Valley State University, M.S. in Psychology and Counseling from Troy University, and is pursuing an Early Childhood Education certificate at Piedmont University

Works professionally as a Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Specialist, and volunteers as an after-school tutor and coordinator for The Young Legends teen-mentoring group

Charter and current member of the Chi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., serving Newton and Rockdale counties