Zawadaski Robinson

Principal, Forrest Hill Academy

Atlanta, Georgia

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Zawadaski Robinson started serving as the principal of Forrest Hill Academy in 2015. Having earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Clark Atlanta University, Zawadaski has strategically impacted scholars in the roles of middle and high school teacher, Instructional Coach and Assistant Principal for the Atlanta Public School System.

He earned a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University and a Doctorate of Education from Clark Atlanta University. It has been his vision to develop a strong culture of communication, learning, and academic growth as his urban, Atlanta school has taken an influential district role in implementing Social-Emotional Learning, restorative practices, and therapeutic/trauma-informed practices on the Forrest Hill campus.

Zawadaski has served as a Principal Mentor for new principals in APS, a Stellar Leader Award recipient, and he has been recognized for multiple Building Culture awards. Under his guidance, Forrest Hill Academy has been recognized three years as a “Beat The Odds” School by the State of Georgia.

Maurice Harrison

Assistant Principal, Forrest Hill Academy

Atlanta, Georgia

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Maurice Harrison is in his first year as assistant principal of Forrest Hill Academy. He has been an educator for nearly 20 years serving in various capacities including program assistant, teacher, learning support specialist, positive behavior and intervention support coach, special education lead teacher and currently assistant principal of the alternative school in Atlanta Public Schools.

Maurice has worked at every academic level and taught nationally and internationally, which has fueled his passion and competency in supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and circumstances to reach their highest potential to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Neuroscience from Morehouse College, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Wake Forest University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Master of Arts degree in Education from Central Michigan University in Curriculum and Instruction and an Educational Leadership certification from the University of West Georgia.

As an educator and counselor, he utilizes his education and experience to establish relationships and a culture that supports student growth and development of the whole child.

Maurice considers himself to be a lifelong learner and is not only committed to supporting students to achieve optimal growth and development, but also that of adults.