District 2 resident Nisha Simama was sworn in this evening as the interim atlanta board of education representative, representing District 2. Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams of Fulton County performed the ceremony which was the board’s first action of the evening. Simama currently works as a counselor and multicultural coordinator at the Paideia School. Simama, who fills the position left vacant by former board member and chair Khaatim El, holds a Masters degree in Urban Education/Political Science from Clark Atlanta University. She begins serving her interim appointment as of August 15, 2011. A special election in November will provide the board with an elected District 2 representative. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Discover more from APS Today Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Post navigation Q and A: Did the administration think of the downside of dismissing teachers and principals? Beecher Hills Elementary Announces International Baccalaureate Status