Fulton Schools Chief Finalist Visits Milton High Before Community Meeting

Robert Avossa, the pick as superintendent of schools finalist by Fulton County's school board, walked the halls and visited classrooms of Milton High School at lunch time today, the last of his two-days visiting schools–except for tonight's meet-and-greet at Centennial High.

Avossa, a former special education teacher, got the guided tour from Principal Cliff Jones, who answered questions ranging from teacher-student ratios to the the successes of sports teams and football ticket revenues. The latter came when Avossa looked out the window over to the football stadium as he walked up a flight of stairs.

Avossa wowed the students in Shelby Steinhauer's French 1 class with his knowledge of the language. Steinhauer, the school's and Fulton County's teacher of the year, explained the class and class room set up to Avossa.

Earlier today, Avossa visited Lake Forest Elementary and Ridgeview Charter schools in Sandy Springs. On Tuesday, he visited Stonewall Tell Elementary and Woodland Middle schools in East Point before his first community meet-and-greet at Westlake High School last night.

Avossa will conclude his scheduled visits with a meet-and-greet community meeting today, April 20 at Centennial High in Roswell.

Parents, students, staff, business leaders, elected officials and other Fulton residents can listen to Avossa as he share his educational philosophies and personal background. A Q&A session will be included.

A reception at 6:30 p.m. will precede the community meeting at 7 p.m. in Centennial High's auditorium. Centennial High School is located at 9310 Scott Road in Roswell.

The public is invited to give feedback on Avossa's candidacy by emailing superintendent@fultonschools.org.