Bremen City Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Silas Brown as the new Director of Student and School Support, effective July 2024.
Mr. Brown is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience in the field. He began his career as a science teacher and coach at Starr’s Mill High School before obtaining his Master’s degree in 2005. In 2008, he joined Bremen City Schools as an administrator, and has been with the district ever since. Currently, he serves as the Principal of Jones Elementary School, a position he has held for over seven years.
In his new role as Director of Student and School Support, Mr. Brown will be responsible for overseeing the district’s student support services, including counseling, special education, health services, student discipline, and transportation. He will also lead the district in areas such as federal programs and district safety and security.
“Silas Brown has been an effective administrator in the Bremen City School District since 2008. He has been a positive influence in his past roles as Assistant Principal and Principal, helping to maintain a culture of excellence. His schools have consistently been recognized as Title 1 Distinguished and Rewards Schools with top test scores in Georgia. Silas played a key role in helping Jones Elementary receive back-to-back School of Excellence awards in 2011 and 2012. In 2022, JES became a National Blue Ribbon School under his leadership.
As Director of Student and School Support, Silas will continue to prioritize students and strengthen our district”, says, Mr. Bill Garrett, Director of Student Services.
“I am thrilled for our school district to have Mr. Silas Brown leading at the district level. He brings a wealth of expertise and many years of proven experience that will serve him and our school district well. I am also excited for Mr. Brown himself, as he is eager to take on new challenges and continue to prove himself in his new role. What I appreciate the most about Mr. Brown is his passion for positively impacting the lives of students and his love for Bremen City Schools”, says, Mr. Shannon Christian, Superintendent.
“I am excited about the opportunity to transition into the role of Director of Student Services for Bremen City Schools. I’ve dedicated the past sixteen years of my professional career to serving as an Assistant Principal and Principal in Bremen City Schools and doing my part to make it one of the best school systems in Georgia. I look forward to utilizing my knowledge and skills in the Director of Student and School Support role to help ensure that our students and stakeholders have a top-notch educational and experience here in Bremen City Schools”, says, Mr. Silas Brown
