VALDOSTA – The Lowndes County Board of Education has unanimously selected Sandra Wilcher as the next superintendent of the Lowndes County School System.

The vote was held in a special called meeting Tuesday evening. The board’s decision follows its members’ recent selection of Wilcher as the sole finalist for the position at the end of November.

“I am truly honored and humbled to serve as the superintendent of Lowndes County Schools,” Wilcher said. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead and serve this remarkable community. Our One Lowndes Family has demonstrated a true passion for education and a commitment to excellence. I am excited to continue to work alongside such a passionate and talented team as we propel to becoming an even greater system.”

She has served as interim superintendent for the district since June 2023, but is no stranger to the One Lowndes Family.

Wilcher has 24 years of public education experience in the Lowndes County School System bringing a wealth of experience as a dedicated member of the One Lowndes Family serving as an administrator since 2009, according to a release shared after her official appointment.

She has worked closely with all schools in the district and is known to be the person who schools and families can count on during the most challenging of times, the school district said in announcing Wilcher’s selection. Wilcher most recently served as the system’s assistant superintendent of student services, overseeing a comprehensive portfolio including special education, public relations, central registration, school resource officers, and student support.

Ronnie Weeks, chair of the Board of Education, stated, “We are delighted to have Mrs. Sandra Wilcher as the next leader of the Lowndes County School System. She is committed to Lowndes County, has a record of successful community engagement, and is a relationship builder.”

Wilcher holds a B.A. Degree in Organizational Communication from Valdosta State University, where she also earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University with an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. Her credentials include certification in Educational Leadership, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Nationally Certified School Social Work Specialist.

Her supportive family includes her husband, Lance, and two children, Reid Wilcher of Jacksonville, Florida, and Abigail Wilcher of Valdosta. The Wilchers are the proud grandparents of a grandson, Atlas Courson, and are active members of Northside Baptist Church.