South Cobb High School
Class of 1982

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Claxton, Russell

Russell (Russ) Lee Claxton

South Cobb Activities

FBLA (11,12)
Student Council (12): Vice President (12)
YFC (9,10,11,12)
Football (9,10,11,12)
Soccer (9)
Wrestling (9,10,11,12)
Track (9,10,11,12)
Additional Honors (10,11,12)
Senior Superlative: Wittiest

Education

Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Business/Human Resources
1987

University of West Georgia
Masters of Education
1994

University of Georgia
Specialist in Education
1996

University of Georgia
Doctorate of Educational Leadership and Administration, General
2000

Family

Spouse Bunnie Claxton (1996)
Children Emi Rowland (1999)
Lee Claxton (2001)

Fun Facts

  • Moved to California after graduation and worked in Hollywood, making movies until the late ’80s
  • Taught Economics and coached football / wrestling at Harrison High School in Kennesaw, GA
  • Spent 17 total years in college earning 5 degrees, including a Ph.D.
  • Worked as a High School Administrator in Alpharetta, GA
  • Worked as a High School Principal
  • Works as a College Professor
  • Has traveled to 17 different countries
  • As of 2022, lives in Central Virginia

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