Norman Sauce appointed DeKalb County school superintendent

The DeKalb County Board of Education in Georgia voted 4-1 on Monday to appoint Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the district’s permanent superintendent of schools. Sauce had already been serving as interim superintendent for one year, after previously working within the district for years in leadership roles, including chief of student services overseeing exceptional education, English language learners, gifted education and early learning. His background also includes experience as area superintendent for high schools, Region IV superintendent and principal of Chamblee High School. The board chair, Allyson Gevertz, praised Sauce’s commitment to students, educators and families, emphasizing priorities such as student achievement and meaningful family engagement.