Jimmy Stokes is a former college chemistry professor and high school principal. He has been the education disciplinary hearing officer for a number of school districts in Georgia for more than ten years.He recently retired from his position as the Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL). Through GAEL he has helped train hearing officers and tribunal members across the State of Georgia. Dr. Stokes still assists GAEL as Policy Analyst. Jimmy holds three degrees in chemistry and education from the University of Georgia and a MPA from the University of West Georgia. He is also a registered lobbyist for the Georgia General Assembly. He currently serves NAHO as Chair of the Certification Committee.