Fulton School Board Member Katie Reeves Wins Pioneer Award

Fulton County School Board member Katie Reeves has been recognized by the business community as an elected official who setting a path for her colleagues to follow.

Reeves, who represents District 2 on the board, is the 2014 winner of the Pioneer Award, which is given each year by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

The award recognizes an elected official who has blazed trails for the good of the community. 

Reeves was surprised with the award during the chamber's 41st annual Chairman's Gala.

“Katie Reeves has made an immeasurable impact on the North Fulton community. Her imprint is everywhere – from the new schools built in this area, to the impact she’s had on the curriculum,” said State Sen. Brandon Beach, who serves as the president and CEO of the chamber. “It was my honor to present Katie with this award. She is a friend to business and cares about the community." 

Reeves said the honor left her "speechless."

"I am so humbled by this and appreciative of the recognition," she added. "I love my work as a school board member and feel honored to be the voice of thousands in our school system and community.” 

Beach applauded Reeves for supporting the school district’s move to becoming a charter system, which allows greater flexibility to the education process. 

Reeves has also touted the school system's Continuous Achievement philosophy, which allows students to accelerate through the curriculum at their own pace. 

The board member has also helped navigate the system through some of its toughest budget years, resulting in the district being in a better financial position than many other metro Atlanta school systems. 

“We are tremendously proud of Mrs. Reeves and her work in the community,” Superintendent Robert Avossa said. “With this award, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has recognized something we in Fulton County have known for years – that Katie Reeves cares deeply about the education of students and the needs of the community. Excellence is her mission; there are no compromises when it comes to doing what is right for our schools.” 

A school board member since 1999, Reeves represents District 2, which serves areas in Alpharetta and Milton.