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Board of Education  Ms. Joy Tellis Cooper, District 8

Joy Tellis Cooper has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Clark Atlanta University and a master's degree in business administration from Georgia Southern University.

Joy currently works for a specialized diagnostics company. She previously worked as a talent acquisition partner for Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, an accounts receivable accountant for Crawford & Company, a reconciliation manager for DS Services, a customer specialist for Atlanta Postal Credit Union, and a billing supervisor for Turner Broadcasting System.

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Joy currently serves as the board member for Clayton County Public School's 8th District. She was first elected in 2021, and is serving her first term. Joy previously ran for Clayton County Public School Board's 8th District in 2018, but did not win.

As of May 22, 2026, Joy Tellis Cooper did not have a website or any information online.

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Dedicated to "continuing the work of improving student achievement across our district," ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Wants to support and develop policies that positively impact children, while upholding strong governance and accountability.

- Dedicated to "continuing the work of improving student achievement across our district," ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
- Wants to support and develop policies that positively impact children, while upholding strong governance and accountability.

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Claims to be focused on "overseeing our budget with fiscal responsibility, making sure every dollar is used wisely and in the best interest of our schools and community."

- Claims to be focused on "overseeing our budget with fiscal responsibility, making sure every dollar is used wisely and in the best interest of our schools and community."

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Vanessa C Battle attended Clayton State University and studied political science. She has two children. 

Vanessa is a paralegal and works at Clayton County Public Schools. She was the Chief of Staff for former State Representative Mike Glanton. 

As of May 22, 2026, Vanessa C Battle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes early reading proficiency, grade-level mastery, and college- and career-ready instruction.

- Prioritizes early reading proficiency, grade-level mastery, and college- and career-ready instruction.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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Clayton County Board of Education Member Runoff, District 8, Democratic Primary

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