DJJ ANNOUNCES NEW DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

(Decatur, GA) – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is pleased to announce that Dr. Letunya Walker has been named Deputy Superintendent of the DJJ School System. Dr. Walker will lead the school system under the direction of DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb.

“Dr. Walker brings a wealth of knowledge and many years of experience in education to her new role as Deputy Superintendent,” said Commissioner Reynolds-Cobb. “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 is a 33-year veteran educator. She 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.

Throughout her 20-year tenure with DJJ, she has held several teaching and leadership positions, 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, GA.

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 is the 181st school district in the state of Georgia and has the powers, privileges, and authority exercised by any other school district. The school system 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.  The department’s commissioner serves as the school superintendent and the Board of Juvenile Justice serves as the Board of Education.

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The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state's justice-involved youth up to 21 years of age. The Department's mission is to transform young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening youth and families' well-being, and fostering safe communities.