I am Shenée Johnson-Cummings, a long-time resident of Duluth, and I was elected to the Duluth City Council for Post 5 in November 2023.
I currently serve as Coordinator for Family Engagement with Gwinnett County Public Schools. I had the privilege of being an English/Language Arts teacher at Hull Middle School and Duluth High School, and I was honored to be named Teacher of the Year at Hull Middle for the 2012-2013 school year. In addition to my work in education, I have been actively involved in various roles within the community.
Let's build bridges together!
Education:
Public Leadership Executive Certificate, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
Community and Professional Involvement:
Glance Gwinnett Leadership Graduate
Olde Towne Village HOA Board Member
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Family, School, and Community Engagement
Georgia Parent Teacher Association
Kiwanis International/Duluth-Norcross Kiwanis Club- President ('21-'22); Treasurer ('22-'23); Vice President ('25-'26)
Florida A&M University National Alumni Association/ & Atlanta Chapter
The Gathering Spot Atlanta
Member of Atlanta Berean SDA Church
Gwinnett Technical College Adult Education Advisory Board Committee
Duluth Fall Festival volunteer
Duluth LEAD
Duluth Citizens Budget Advisory Committee
Awards and Recognitions:
Florida A&M University Distinguished Alumni Award (2025)
President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipient- 2022 (AmeriCorps & Points of Light)
Daily Points of Light Award Recipient- 2022
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Moxie Award Finalist- 2020
School Superintendents Association (AASA) Women in School Leadership Award Finalist- 2019-2020
Gwinnett County Public Schools Local Teacher of the Year- 2012-2013