Executive Board
Chantae D. Pittman
President
Chantae.Pittman (at) cobbk12.org
Dr. Pittman, a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in choral music education, is a passionate educator and dynamic director. Her leadership has guided choirs to perform at some of the world's most prestigious venues, most recently including the illustrious Carnegie Hall. With a commitment to fostering excellence in her students, she imparts her vast knowledge and enthusiasm for music, inspiring young musicians to reach their full potential. Her dedication to music education is evident not only in the remarkable performances of her choirs but also in her ongoing efforts to cultivate a love for choral music among her students. Dr. Pittman previously held the position of Membership Chair. She is currently Director of Choral Activities at Campbell High School in Smyrna, Ga., and adjunct professor at Georgia College and State University.
Craig L. Hurley
Vice-President
craig.hurley (at) cobbk12.org
Dr. Hurley is currently in his second year as the Artistic Director of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program, where he leads both the Children’s Choir and the Tour Choir. Prior to this role, he led the Spivey Hall Young Artists, the preparatory ensemble of the organization, for 18 years. In addition to his role at Spivey Hall, Dr. Hurley serves as the music specialist at Ford Elementary School in Cobb County, Georgia, where he instructs general music for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Michelle Folta
President-Elect
folta_michelle (at) columbusstate.edu
Dr. Folta is associate professor of choral and general music at Columbus State University and artistic director of Voices of the Valley Children's Chorus. She and her family reside in Columbus, Georgia.
Chelsea Green
Membership Chair
chelsea.green (at) cobbk12.org
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Sierra Randall
Treasurer
sierra.randall (at) cobbk12.org
Sierra Randall is the choir director at Hillgrove High School is Powder Springs, GA. She is also a current staff singer at Peachtree Road UMC & sings with the Atlanta Women's Chorus. She received her Bachelors of Music Education from Kennesaw State University, and her Masters of Music Education from Florida State University.
Macy Pittman
Secretary
macypittman (at) walkerschools.org
Macy Pittman is the current choral and drama director at Rossville Middle School in Walker County, Ga. When she's not teaching, Macy performs with the Atlanta-based professional chamber choir, Coro Vocati.
Board Members
Alan Roberts
Social Media
alan.roberts (at) cobbk12.org
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Drew Bowers
Historian
bowersa (at) fultonschools.org
Drew Bowers was appointed Director of Choral Activities at Milton High School in 2007 where he conducts Chorale, Women’s Select, Concert Choir, and oversees the four extracurricular ensembles. He previously taught Advanced Placement Music Theory. Prior to his appointment at Milton, Mr. Bowers was the Choral Director at Carrollton Junior High School in Carrollton, Georgia. Professional memberships include American Choral Directors Association, Georgia Music Educators Association, MENC, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Pi Kappa Lambda.
Greg Hucks
Honor Choir Chair
ghucks (at) aischool.org
Greg Hucks is the Director of Choruses, IBDP Music Instructor, and Co-Curricular Arts Coordinator K - 12 at the Atlanta International School and is in his twenty-third year as a music educator. Greg sings in the Orpheus Men’s Ensemble of Georgia and is an active member of the National Association for Music Education, Georgia Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Laura Martin
Past President’s Council
Laura.B.Martin (at) cherokeek12.net
Laura Martin is the choral director at Creekland Middle School in Canton where she oversees a 6th through 8th grade choral program as well as serving as a co-sponsor of the Creekland Players. She also serves as pianist at Heritage Fellowship in Canton.
Velma Jenkins
GMEA Representative
jenkins.velma (at) fcboe.org
Ryan Fellman
KSU Host Site Liasion
rfellman (at) kennesaw.edu
Standing Committees
Johnny Edwards
Choral Composition Initiatives
edwards.johnny (at) newton.k12.ga.us
Johnny Edwards, II is a dedicated choral educator, composer, musician, and clinician with over twenty-five years of experience in choral education. Throughout his career, Mr. Edwards has led successful choral programs at both the middle and high school levels. He also serves as the Artistic Director for the Newton County Arts Association. Mr. Edwards has four published choral works, with his latest unpublished composition, Risen, scheduled to premiere at Carnegie Hall on Easter Day, 2026. This powerful work centers on the events of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.
Erikka Edwards
Diversity Initiatives
erikka.edwards (at) asurams.edu
Repertoire and Resources Chairs
Michelle Folta
Children’s Choirs
folta_michelle (at) columbusstate.edu
Dr. Folta is associate professor of choral and general music at Columbus State University and artistic director of Voices of the Valley Children's Chorus. She and her family reside in Columbus, Georgia.
Jacob Augsten
College & University Choirs
jacob.augsten (at) reinhardt.edu
Robert Glor
Community Choirs
rglor1960 (at) aol.com
Robert Glor is the founding artistic director of OurSong: The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chorus. He has worked with community choruses for over 25 years including 21 years with OurSong.
Alexis Lundy
Elementary Choirs
alexis.lundy (at) hies.org
Alexis Lundy, Lower School Chorus Director at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School, brings a wealth of experience in music education and performance. She holds Bachelor of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Shorter College and a Master of Music in Opera Performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. A professional singer, she performs with the chamber choir Coro Vocati and has sung with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus, The Meridian Chorale, the professional ensemble Kinnara, and in solo recitals.
Carla Henry
Middle School Choirs
carla.henry (at) cobbk12.org
Cody Goss
Music in Worship
codysgoss (at) gmail.com
Dr. Cody Goss serves as Director of Choral Activities at Rome High School and Director of Traditional Music and Worship Arts at Rome First United Methodist Church. Dr. Goss earned the DMA and MM degrees in choral conducting from the University of Alabama and the BME in vocal/choral music from Jacksonville State University.
Janet Wooten
Senior High School Choirs
jwooten (at) bryan.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Wooten is the director of choral activities at Richmond Hill High School. Most recently, the RHHS Women's Choir performed at the 2022 ACDA State Conference and the 2023 Georgia Music Educator's Conference.
Dominique Petite
SSAA/Treble Choirs
dpetite (at) kennesaw.edu
Alex Ubiera
Tenor Bass Choirs
alex.ubiera (at) gcpsk12.org
Karen Graffius
Youth and Student Activities
kgraffiu (at) westga.edu
Dr. Karen Graffius currently serves as the Director of Choral Activities at the University of West Georgia where she directs the Concert Choir and Chamber Singers and teaches Choral Methods, Music in the Elementary School and supervises student teachers. Additionally, Dr. Graffius has over 30 years experience teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Members-at-large
Marla Baldwin
Member at Large
marla.baldwin (at) cobbk12.org
Marla is a wife, mother, caregiver, church leader, dreamer of world travel, and choral director at Palmer Middle School. Her greatest achievement in choral music is having brilliant friends to steal ideas from.
Ashley Conway
Member at Large
aconway1 (at) brenau.edu
Ashley Conway is the Assistant Professor of Music Education and Music Department Chair at Brenau University. She directs Vocal Chamber Ensemble and Spectrum Singers, and teaches music education, conducting, and aural skills courses. She also is a co-founder and conductor of the professional treble choir, Lux.
Jared Duncan
Member at Large
jared_duncan (at) dekalbschoolsga.org
Scott Martin
Member at Large
scott.martin (at) cherokeek12.net
Stephen J. Mulder
Member at Large
steve (at) saintgeorges.org
Steve is the Founding Artistic Director of Griffin Choral Arts, a 55-voice, auditioned community chorus established in 2007. He is the full time Director of Music and Liturgical Arts at St. George’s Episcopal Church of Griffin, a position he has held since January 2024.
Sam Potts
Member at Large
samuel.potts (at) gcpsk12.org
Samuel Potts is in his fourth year as the Choral Director at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, GA. Students under his direction are regularly selected for GMEA All-State Chorus, All-State Reading Chorus, District Honor Chorus, and the Governor’s Honors Program. Additionally, his students have won regional and state titles at GHSA Literary Meets, and his choirs regularly score ‘superior’ ratings at LGPE adjudications and choral competitions. The Mill Creek High School Mastery Chorus recently performed at the GMEA 2025 In-Service Conference. The choir is scheduled to perform at the GA ACDA 2025 Conference. Before working at Mill Creek High School, he served as the Choral Director at Warner Robins High School for two years.
Stanton Usher
Member at Large
ushers (at) fultonschools.org
Dr. Stanton Usher is in his 28th year of teaching Choral music and currently serves as the Choral Director at Roswell High School in Roswell, Georgia.