Office of Technology & Information Services

Delivering strategic and purposeful access to 21st century tools.

Educational Services Annex
1030 Keeter Road
Canton, GA 30114
770.721.6200

"We deliver strategic and purposeful access to 21^st century tools so students and staff can become invested in utilizing technology to collaborate, gather and use information to enhance teaching and learning."

The Office of Technology & Information Services encompasses Instructional Technology, Student Information, Business Information, Field Support, Network & Security Services, Data Communications and Technology Logistics.  Services coordinated by the staff also include the creation of user network login IDs; evaluation, purchase and installation/configuration of technology hardware and software; repair and maintenance of existing technologies; daily technology support to schools and support offices; secured connectivity to Internet resources; management of CCSD's phone system; technology-based professional development for staff; instructional support to students; and oversight of CCSD data.

Bobby Blount, Chief Information Officer
Bobby.Blount@cherokeek12.net

Marsha Pickens, Administrative Assistant to the CIO

Marsha.Pickens@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6203

The Division of Technology & Information Services provides the technology needed for faculty, staff and students to learn, collaborate, communicate, research and more. The Division encompasses the following offices:

Information Technology - Student Information Management
District Data Management, Student Information System, Data Reporting

Robby Carmichael, Executive Director
Robby.Carmichael@cherokeek12.net

Alisa Youngblood, Administrative Support
Alisa.Youngblood@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6241

Information Technology - Business Information Management
District Data Management, Business Information Systems, Data Reporting

Brad Orth, Executive Director
Brad.Orth@cherokeek12.net

Kaity Littlefield, Administrative Support
Kaity.Littlefield@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6214

Instructional Technology
Professional Learning, Skills Enhancement, Technology Integration

Dr. Shannon Carroll, Supervisor
Shannon.Carroll@cherokeek12.net

Lori Weisel, Administrative Support
Lori.Weisel@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6261

Technology Field Services
Tier 1 Help Desk Support, Installation Services, Client Computing Support

Chris Saxon, Director
Chris.Saxon@cherokeek12.net

Belinda Leach, Administrative Support
Belinda.Leach@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6204

Technology Support Services
Tier II & III Help Desk Support, Network Operations, Software Deployment, Cloud Support, Online Services

Karla Tipton, Director
Karla.Tipton@cherokeek12.net

Colleen Simon, Administrative Support
Colleen.Simon@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6243

Network and Security Services
Network and Client Security, Cyber Defense, Device Connectivity

Matt Roper, Supervisor
Matt.Roper@cherokeek12.net

Colleen Simon, Administrative Support
Colleen.Simon@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6243

Technology Logistics
Hardware Repair and Maintenance, Technology Asset Management (local and state), Technology Warehouse Oversight and Management

Jeremy Gravley, Manager
Jeremy.Gravley@cherokeek12.net  

Teena Coogle, Administrative Support
Teena.Coogle@cherokeek12.net
770.721.6280