Date Posted: February 18, 2025
Dr. Irvin Clark, President, Southern Crescent Technical College, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Dr. Chon Hester as a member of the College’s Board of Directors. Dr. Hester was sworn in by Spalding County Probate Judge Kay Perdue at a recent meeting.
“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Hester to the Southern Crescent Technical College Board of Directors,” SCTC President Dr. Irvin Clark stated. “As a member of several civic and charitable organizations, as well as affiliations with some of our key community and workforce development partners, she demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and exceptional community involvement. I’m certain her knowledge will be invaluable as we move forward in executing our vision for the college,” Dr. Clark concluded.
The Southern Crescent Technical College Board of Directors serves both in a community advisory capacity and in a limited administrative capacity, performing certain oversight responsibilities as designated by State Board policy. The local Board is comprised of members from the business and industrial communities from eight counties in the service area comprised of Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties. State Board Policy defines the role and responsibilities of the local Board. Board members are selected because of their experience, ability, and dedication to deal with issues that relate to the mission of occupational education and are without contractual, employment, or personal financial investment in the school.
Dr. Hester will represent Henry County on the board and is currently employed as the Director of Counseling and Advisement in Henry County Schools and adjunct instructor at Georgia State University in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services. She has a background working in day treatment services and psychiatric care for children and adolescents. She has a passion for developing leaders, advocating for the profession, serving school counselors, and providing intentional and meaningful professional development. Dr. Hester believes that students need emotionally healthy adults they can trust and have experiences that advance them to opportunities beyond high school. In addition, Dr. Hester is a strong community supporter and continues to serve in various leadership and civic roles.
About Southern Crescent Technical College:
Southern Crescent Technical College is a multi-campus unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and serves the workforce and community needs of Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties. The College is a public, accredited, two-year post-secondary institution serving a diverse student population by offering academic credit programs and services, adult education, continuing education and programs customized for business and industry. Southern Crescent Technical College is committed to excellence and is characterized by outstanding instruction, a comprehensive commitment to state-of-the-industry training and workforce development, and a close connection to the community. As the College grows, Southern Crescent Technical College will continue to expand its educational programs and facilities to provide students with enhanced opportunities for career success. For more information on Southern Crescent Technical College or its offerings, please visit www.sctech.edu.