(Clarkesville, GA) — After more than 40 years in education, North Georgia Technical College President Dr. Gail Thaxton announced her retirement, effective Aug. 1, 2016. Thaxton has served at NGTC since 2012 when she moved to Habersham County from Waycross, Ga., after serving as president of Okefenokee Technical College since 2005.
“This decision has been very difficult as I love North Georgia Tech – the students, faculty and staff, campus, and the work,” said Dr. Thaxton on Thursday, May 19, when her decision was announced to the campus. “I still enjoy coming to work every morning and doing what we do to support students. Serving as president of North Georgia Tech is the pinnacle of a long and rewarding career in education. The future of North Georgia Tech is full of potential.”
Dr. Thaxton expressed her appreciation to the faculty and staff at NGTC in her announcement and stated that because of their dedication to the students and the college, NGTC has been a very special place to work and call home. “Work at NGTC is my passion, and I have loved every minute here. While my entire career has been a blessing, I can sincerely say that my four years at NGTC have been rewarding beyond measure.”
Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Gretchen Corbin announced that she will recommend Dr. Mark Ivester, current NGTC Vice President of Economic Development, will be appointed as the next president of North Georgia Technical College at the next TCSG State Board meeting on June 2.
Dr. Thaxton’s last day at NGTC is July 31, 2016, and a retirement reception will soon be announced.
