GSSA recognizes Dr. Burkett for ‘outstanding leadership’

GSSA President Dr. Noris Price, right, presents White County School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett with the GSSA President's Award during the Association's annual conference in Savannah, Georgia, on April 26, 2025. (White County School System/Facebook)

White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett has been recognized by the Georgia School Superintendents Association with the 2025 GSSA President’s Award.

GSSA President Dr. Noris Price presented Superintendent Burkett with the award on Wednesday, April 16, during the annual GSSA Conference.

According to GSSA, the President’s Award is given each year to a superintendent who demonstrates outstanding leadership in their school system and community.

Burkett has served as White County School superintendent since 2018.

A post on the White County School System Facebook page states, “WCSS couldn’t be prouder to have Dr. Burkett as our leader. Her guidance inspires excellence in everything we do.”