Group photo of the school board members posing together against a dark background. The group includes seven individuals: three seated in the front row and four standing in the back row. All are dressed in formal or business attire, smiling and facing the camera.

January is school board appreciation month, and we are so grateful for these seven individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to guide Athens ISD.

Not only do they attend meetings and board trainings, each can often be spotted working concession stands, attending PTO meetings, sporting events, booster club meetings, or in any number of other supporting roles across the district.

Pictured are (top row, from left) Kelley Lee, Place 2; Tilo Galvan, Place 4; Gina Hunter, Place 6; Margaret Richardson, Place 5; (bottom row, from left) Alicea Elliott, president; Eugene Buford, vice president; and Freddie Paul, secretary.