DeKalb County School District Board of Education Elections
Tuesday, May 19th
About District 4
The current SAP recommendations will gut our district.
5 out of 11 elementary schools in DeKalb County School District 4 are proposed to be closed.
Our current representative, who is in support of the SAP recommendations, Allyson Gevertz, is vacating her seat on the Board of Education at the end of this year.
On May 19th, 2026, Dekalb County will host elections for the Board of Education as part of the General Primary elections.
Though our next representative will not be voting on the SAP recommendations, they will shape policies for DCSD for the next 4+ years. Please review each candidate’s platform and VOTE on May 19th for the candidate you feel best reflects your values and concerns about our children’s future and the future of public schools in DeKalb County!
Please see below for more information on each candidate.
Board of Education Candidates
Tracy Brisson
“I am a DeKalb parent, a former teacher, and a veteran public administrator running for the Board of Education, District 4. My mission is simple: to put students first and lead our district with transparency and professional expertise.
My family chose DeKalb County five years ago for its innovative schools and dedicated teachers. As the parent of a fourth-grader, I have served as a Principal Advisory Council member, Foundation President, and PTA Advocacy Chair. On the district level, I serve on the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council on Exceptional Education, fighting for inclusive environments for all learners.”
I am running because DeKalb needs a leader who faces challenges head-on. I will use my background in education and public administration, and my perspective as a parent, to ensure our Board’s decisions are guided by one thing: the best interests of our kids.”
Alison Cundiff
DeKalb county students and families deserve a D4 leader with experience in classroom teaching, consensus-based governance, and standing up for students and the people who serve them.
Alison Cundiff has taught in Special Education, General Education, Multilingual, and Title I settings. She has advocated for responsible resource allocation for students at her school and throughout the Atlanta Metro Area. From years of fighting for district and Superintendent accountability from the ground, she has learned the skills necessary to foster solid policy at the top. She knows that when we uplift education, we uplift students across the board, bringing our community with us.
A future filled with hope is the right of every child, and Alison has worked for years to make that right accessible to every child.
Crew Heimer
“For 13 years I have had two kids in DeKalb School System with the last a graduating senior. I have been impressed to meet the many talented and dedicated teachers and at $23,000 per student per year it appears that we have resources.
At 5th grade level:
only 34% met ELA Milestones proficiency
only 25% met Math Milestones proficiency
How can middle and high schools achieve when elementary students are not proficient?
So I ask - why are we settling for a mediocre school system?”
Jamison Murphy
Jamison Murphy is a dedicated educator, community leader, and proud product of Atlanta Public Schools with over 15 years of experience serving students and families. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Jamison understands firsthand the power of public education.
A graduate of Morehouse College, Jamison earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Georgia State University. He currently resides in the District 4 community in Tucker, GA, where he has lived since 2014 and remains deeply committed to the success of local schools and families.
A parent at Smoke Rise Elementary and an active member of his local congregation, Jamison is deeply invested in the success of every child in our community.
He’s running to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, strong support systems, and real opportunities beyond the classroom.
Stronger Schools. Greater Opportunities. A Brighter Future.
Sonja Szubski
“As your DCSD Board Member, I will work to put our students and teachers at the forefront of my decision making and policy creation. My experience and focus center on transparency, collaboration, fiscal responsibility.”
“Once elected my top priorities will be to strengthen relationships between the Board and other local governments with sincere collaboration and earn back the trust of the stakeholders through increased transparency.
The School District governing body cannot continue to operate as a silo. We need reciprocal support from our municipalities, our county and our officials under the Gold Dome. Working closely with our fellow governments will help ease the burden and create actionable plans that work in tandem.
Increased transparency is a key priority, and I plan on tackling it in multiple ways. I would like to revisit the Request for Proposal process and set time limits on contract renewals. I would like to see the addition of a strong charter governing the Board rather than a handbook of policies. I would like to make it clear that I do not blame staff for any perceived criticism. For too long staff has not had stable and long-term leadership, at no fault of their own.”
District 4 Schools
Schools in red are proposed to be closed. Schools in blue are proposed to be expanded.
Lakeside High School Cluster
Henderson Middle School
Briarlake Elementary School
Evansdale Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School
Henderson Mill Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary School
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Tucker High School Cluster
Tucker Middle School
Brockett Elementary School
Livsey Elementary School
Midvale Elementary School
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Specialty Schools
Coralwood School
Warren Technical School