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Kizzy Bess
Secretary

Kizzy Bess has 23 years of experience in education, beginning her teaching career in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, before relocating to Georgia. Her CTAE journey includes teaching Business Education, Engineering, and Family and Consumer Sciences, with 14 years dedicated to FACS across pathways such as Early Childhood Education, Teaching as a Profession, Culinary Arts, and Nutrition and Food Science.

Kizzy was named Teacher of the Year at Lakeside High School in 2017 and is a 2023 graduate of the state LEAD CTAE program. She has served as an FCCLA adviser for 10 years and is passionate about developing student leaders and preparing them for future careers. Beyond the classroom, she is a lifelong learner, servant leader, and active volunteer who hopes to one day work with the Hurricane Hunters based in St. Croix.