Chickamauga City School District

D.A. Jewell V, Chair
Title: Board Chair
Email: Corky Jewell

BIO:

Corky Jewell is a lifelong resident of Chickamauga. He attended Chickamauga City Schools and graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Brenau University, and a master’s degree in public administration from Columbus State University.

He retired from the Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia State Patrol, as a Major after over 35 years of service. After his retirement from full-time law enforcement, Corky has been employed by several private organizations as a public safety and law enforcement subject matter expert.

Corky is a past Chairman and Vice-chairman of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Children’s Advocacy Center, and he currently serves as Treasurer. He is an elected member and current Chairman of Chickamauga City Board of Education and serves on the board of directors of numerous civic and charitable organizations in Northwest Georgia, including the Chickamauga Recreation Association and Chickamauga Public Library.

Corky’s main area of interest is student achievement. He believes a solid education is a pathway to improving your lifestyle and circumstances. He has spent over forty years administering private scholarship programs and has mentored numerous scholars towards completion of their degree programs and achieving their goals.

Corky supports youth sports and has served many years as a coach and sponsor of teams for his daughters and grandchildren. He is an avid supporter of the Trojans and can be found in the bleachers at many sporting events.

In his free time, Corky enjoys spending time with his family, attending local sporting events, and continuing his lifelong dedication to the Chickamauga community.

Janet Landers
Vice Chair
Email: Janet Landers

BIO:
Janet Landers is a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga City School District and has been privileged to serve on the Board of Education since 2004. She is a proud graduate of Gordon Lee High School and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in administration. During and after graduating from college, she worked in the private sector before working for the State of Georgia and retiring from the U. S. Courts for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Additionally, during various times throughout her career, she served as an adjunct instructor for the Federal Judicial Center.

Janet relates that her decision to become a board member was centered around her desire for all children to receive a quality education and that the district be fairly represented. She was reared in a household with humble beginnings that encouraged education as a means for future success. She relates that the Chickamauga City School District provided the educational foundation that allowed her to be successful in completing her post-secondary education and maintaining a career in service. She wanted to ensure that all children received the same quality education. Additionally, at the time of her appointment, she became the only female serving on the board, and more recently, the first female Vice Chair.

Since her retirement, her focus and time has remained on service to her church and her community through participation in a children’s outreach ministry, the Chickamauga Library, and various other areas through Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church and the school system.

David Askew
Email: David Askew

BIO:

David Askew is a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and a proud 1986 graduate of Gordon Lee High School. His wife and son are also Gordon Lee alumni, continuing a strong family connection to the school. David earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and is an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan.

Since joining the Chickamauga City Board of Education in 2011, David has been dedicated to serving the community and supporting the success of its students. He values the rich history of the school system and takes great pride in preserving and honoring the traditions that make it unique.

Cindy Roberts
Email: Cindy Roberts

BIO:
Cindy Roberts is a graduate of Gordon Lee High School and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia. She served as Vice President of Marsh Inc. providing commercial insurance and risk management consulting for Fortune 500 companies prior to opening her own insurance agency in Chickamauga in 2009. She is an active supporter of the community and schools. Cindy and her husband, Kevin, have two children, who also graduated from Gordon Lee, continuing their family’s strong connection to the school.

Cindy has served on the Chickamauga City Board of Education since 2019. She has held leadership roles in the community, including serving on the Gordon Lee Alumni Association Board from 2010 to 2019 (President: 2013 & 2014). She also served on the City of Chickamauga Planning Commission from 2014 to 2017. She and her family attend Peavine Baptist Church.

When she’s not serving the community, Cindy enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Brad Siegfried
Email: Brad Siegfried

BIO:

Brad Siegfried brings over 40 years of experience in education, including time as a teacher, high school and college basketball coach, assistant principal, and discipline coordinator. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics, as well as an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership. Brad began his career at Gordon Lee High School and has remained committed to supporting educators and students throughout his career.

He and his wife Ellen, a 1982 GLHS graduate, have two daughters, Emma Siegfried and Anna Siegfried McDaniel. Known for his belief in servant leadership, he often shares a favorite quote by Dr. Brad Johnson:

“If you want to lead well, don't assume you know what teachers need. Ask. Listen. Value.”

Outside of education, Brad is active in the community through his church, local volunteer work, and involvement with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Chickamauga Library Board. He enjoys golf, yard work, and spending time with family.

We are excited to welcome Brad Siegfried to the board and are grateful for the leadership, experience, and heart he brings to our schools.