Meet Tracy Brisson: A Leader for DeKalb’s Future

I am a DeKalb parent, a former teacher, and a veteran public administrator running for the Board of Education, District 4. My mission is simple: to put students first and lead our district with transparency and professional expertise.

Personal Investment in DeKalb

My family chose DeKalb County five years ago for its innovative schools and dedicated teachers. As the parent of a fourth-grader, I have served as a Principal Advisory Council member, Foundation President, and PTA Advocacy Chair. On the district level, I serve on the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council on Exceptional Education, fighting for inclusive environments for all learners.

Proven Professional Expertise

My 29-year career in education began in the classroom and moved to district administration. With an MPA in Finance from NYU, I spent 15 years in high-level leadership for New York City schools, where I

• Monitored a $1.8 billion operational budget for facilities, food, and transportation.
• Managed teacher recruitment for the 2nd largest entry-level employer in the U.S.
• Navigated school restructuring & closures during the Great Recession, learning important lessons about the difficult realities of school restructuring and closures.

After leaving New York City, I spent 15 years as a small-business owner, working as a consultant, author and professional wedding officiant where I worked with diverse groups of people during life’s most pivotal moments.

A Vision for Change

I am running because DeKalb needs a leader who faces challenges head-on. I will use my background in education and public administration, and my perspective as a parent, to ensure our Board’s decisions are guided by one thing: the best interests of our kids.

You can read more about me via my extended bio.

My Priorities for DeKalb Schools

I am running for the school board to bring more oversight and a student-first mindset to our district. Here are my top ten priorities.

Read more about each priority →