LAMAR SCOTT
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- Jan 3
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Updated: May 21
Lamar Scott’s journey with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) began as a new teacher in 1982, drawn by the organization’s affordability and commitment to education. By 1990, he had joined the PAGE Board of Directors and served in various roles, including district representative, president, and treasurer. Lamar remains an active board member as treasurer and is the longest-serving board member in PAGE history.
Lamar's involvement with PAGE started in his home county of Elbert, where he served as a building representative and local officer. His early experiences influenced his leadership, including teaching Sunday school and serving as an officer in an educational association during his university days. This foundation supported his long-standing commitment to PAGE, where he felt a deeper connection to education in Georgia. He appreciated PAGE’s focus on both students and teachers.
Over his tenure, Lamar witnessed and contributed to PAGE’s growth, which included influencing legislation and guiding the organization through the changing nature of education without losing sight of its mission. He took pride in PAGE’s grassroots beginnings and evolution into a leading education organization. Lamar celebrated PAGE’s ability to adapt to challenges, such as societal changes and technological advances, while maintaining its core values.
One of his most cherished memories involves the sense of family within PAGE, particularly highlighted during statewide conferences that fostered learning and networking among educators. Despite the changes brought by technology and the challenges of the COVID era, Lamar values the personal connections that form the heart of educational communities.
Lamar hopes his legacy will reflect his dedication to enhancing PAGE's role in supporting Georgia’s educators and students, honoring the motto “Kids Are Our Business.” His service aims to ensure that PAGE remains a vital, effective advocate for public education, opposing legislation diverting public funds to private schools and maintaining a strong, supportive network for teachers statewide.