FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2025
Georgetown County School District Announces New Deputy Superintendent and Chief Human Resources Officer
Georgetown, SC – During the June 3 meeting of the Georgetown County School District (GCSD) Board of Trustees, the Board approved the appointments of two key leadership positions: Sherri Forrest as Deputy Superintendent and Kalu Kalu, Jr. as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Superintendent Dr. Bethany A. Giles expressed her confidence in both leaders and their ability to strengthen GCSD’s mission of excellence:
“We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Forrest and Mr. Kalu to #TeamGCSD,” said Dr. Giles. “I am confident that their experience, along with their commitment to student achievement, academic success, and professional growth, will have a positive impact on GCSD’s students and staff.”
Ms. Sherri Forrest, a seasoned educator and leader, most recently served as Chief Academic Officer and Executive Director to the Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools. With more than two decades of experience across Florida and Georgia in curriculum development, school improvement, and leadership development, Ms. Forrest brings a comprehensive background in academic systems and turnaround strategies. She has also held roles at the Georgia Department of Education and Florida Department of Education, where she built statewide capacity for continuous improvement and instructional leadership.
Mr. Kalu Kalu, Jr. joins GCSD from Richland County School District One, where he served as Director of Certified Employment Services. With more than 15 years in school district leadership across South Carolina and Florida, Mr. Kalu has led human resources initiatives including recruitment, retention, and staff onboarding. His extensive background in human resources and school operations will be instrumental in supporting GCSD’s professional work environment.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Forrest and Mr. Kalu as they begin their new leadership roles within the district.