Joyce Chandler is an American former educator and politician from Georgia. Chandler is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 105 from 2013 until January 14, 2019. Chandler has sponsored 125 bills.[1]
Early life
In 1939, Chandler was born in Georgia.[2]
Education
Chandler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Social Studies from Samford University. Chandler earned a Masters of Science degree in School Counseling from Auburn University. Chandler earned an Education Specialist degree in Counseling from Georgia State University. Chandler earned a doctorate degree in Education Counseling from the University of Georgia.[3][4]
Career
Chandler is a former teacher and school counselor in Georgia.[3][4]
On November 6, 2012, Chandler won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 105. Chandler defeated Renita Hamilton with 51.35% of the votes.[5] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Chandler won the election and continued serving District 105. Chandler defeated Renita Hamilton with 52.78% of the votes.[6] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Chandler won the election and continued serving District 105. Chandler defeated Donna McLeod with 50.45% of the votes.[7][8][9][4]
In 2018, Chandler confirmed that she would not seek re-election for Georgia House of Representatives.[10][3]
Awards
- 2016 Legislator of the Year. Named by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Inaugural winner.[10][11]
- 2016 State Representative of the Year. Presented by Georgia Life Alliance at the Life at the Party for HB 555.[10][12]
Personal life
Chandler's husband is Martin Chandler, a retired accountant. They have two children. Chandler and her family live in Grayson, Georgia.[10][2][4]
References
- ^ "Joyce Chandler". Open States. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ a b "Joyce Hammett Chandler (R-Grayson)". atlantaunfiltered.com. January 15, 2017. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Rep. Chandler Announces Retirement From General Assembly". patch.com. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Joyce Chandler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 105". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "Joyce Chandler". House.Ga.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Georgia 105th District State House Results: Joyce Chandler Wins". New York Times. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Yeomans, Curt (February 26, 2018). "State Rep. Joyce Chandler says she will not seek re-election to House District 105 seat". gwinnettdailypost.com. Retrieved April 8, 2021.(Required paid subscription)
- ^ "GCPS names its top counselors of the year". gwinnettmagazine.com. 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "GLA Life at the Party Gala Re-Cap". georgialifealliance.com. 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2021.