Alison Bartlett bio
Alison Bartlett was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her father was an Air Force pilot and retired out of the Air Force when she was in college. Her middle school and high school years were spent in Plattsburgh, New York. She went to college at the University of Alabama and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Alison worked as a civil engineer with Proctor and Gamble, and later with JA Jones Construction, where she held the position of Project Manager. Alison and her husband Rick have lived in Marietta since 1987. In 1994, Alison left her full time work as an engineer to be a stay at home Mom. Alison and Rick have four children: a 9th grader, 7th grader, 4th grader, and 1st grader.
Ms. Bartlett became involved with Cobb County Schools in 1999. She has worked as a parent volunteer in many capacities. Alison was Volunteer of the year in 2005 at Cheatham Hill elementary school. She has been elected twice on Cheatham Hill’s School Council and is also on the Lovinggood School Council. Alison currently serves on Cheatham Hill’s Educational Foundation. In its first year, the Foundation successfully raised the funds to replace equipment for two playgrounds.
Alison also worked with a group of parents to help form Cobb Chapter of Georgia Association for Gifted Children, serving on the executive board. In this capacity, she has worked with CCSD financial, administrative, and advanced learning program staff to strengthen opportunities for students. In recognition of her leadership, she was appointed serve on the Governor’s Panel on Gifted Education in 2006.
Alison Bartlett has demonstrated a passion for children, a passion for her community, and passion for service. She demonstrated the ability to understand the needs of students, the needs of the district, and how to work to be a positive voice for change in Cobb County. Alison’s passion for education led her to return to the work force as a math teacher. She is currently teaching 9th grade math at Chapel Hill High School in Douglas County.