December 14, 2023
Fulton County Schools would like to say "welcome" to our newly-hired principals and administrative staff. We also offer our "congratulations" to existing employees that move into these positions as well. We are proud to present our newest team members here and on our FCS Social Media.
Poonam Bhavinani
Director of Process Management
Poonam Bhavinani is a technology and education industry professional with over 25 years’ experience.
Mrs. Bhavinani started as a Pre-K lead teacher at Mt. Pisgah, led technology camps for elementary & middle school students at GA State University. As school technology specialist at Medlock Bridge Elementary School, she was a pioneer in settng up a broadcast studio for 5th graders, implementing electronic interactive white boards in the classroom, and the first PC Lab in a Fulton County elementary school. She was recognized as 2005 Employee of the Year. Poonam was a Director of YMCA's Primetime afterschool program - teaching technology, managing staff and students. Her passion for technology and children helped her serve as a mentor and judge for the Fulton Schools Technology Competitions for over 15 years.
At the FCS Admin Center she initiated, designed, and implemented a district-wide centralized IT Change Management Process to improve operational efficiencies.
Poonam enjoyed volunteering as the FULTON C.A.R.E.S Wellness Steering Commitee member, Toastmaster Chapter VP and School Governance Board representative.
She is certified in ITIL, SCRUM and Six Sigma.
Poonam lives in Roswell, GA, with her husband and two adult children who are GA Tech grads.
Nancy Lahey
Principal, Hembree Springs Elementary School
Nancy Lahey was born and raised in Lynbrook, New York, and completed her bachelor's degree in education from the State University of New York at Cortland in 1992. Having spent 31 years in Georgia, Nancy has truly made it her home. Ms. Lahey's teaching career began in Dekalb County schools, where she taught third and fourth grades from 1993 to 1998. During this time, she was recognized for her exceptional dedication and commitment to her students, earning the Teacher of the Year award at Knollwood Elementary School in 1998. Ms. Lahey received her master's degree in educational administration in 1997 from Georgia State University. Nancy decided to step away from teaching at the end of 1998 to focus on her three children, Zach, Cameron, and Samantha.
In 2007, Nancy felt the calling to return to the classroom and resumed her teaching career at Hembree Springs Elementary in Fulton County Schools. She quickly became an invaluable member of the school community, serving as both a teacher and a CST (Curriculum Support Teacher) until 2018. Her dedication and passion for education did not go unnoticed, as she was once again honored with the Teacher of the Year award, this time at Hembree Springs in 2012.
Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth, Ms. Lahey transitioned to Elkins Pointe Middle School in 2018, where she served as an Assistant Principal. Her time in this role allowed her to gain valuable leadership experience and further develop her skills in guiding and supporting both students and teachers. Nancy continued to serve as an Assistant Principal at Woodland Elementary School from 2021-2023 and helped lead the school to obtain the PBIS recognition level of distinguished.
Nancy enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, crafting, watching Georgia football, and a newfound love of traveling. Nancy is excited to return to her roots and serve at Hembree Springs Elementary School once again. She firmly believes that the foundation of a child's education is built during these formative years, and she is determined to make a positive impact on the students, staff, and community at Hembree Springs Elementary. As she steps into her role as Principal, Nancy is confident that together they can achieve great things. Go Hawks!
Carl Longmire
Director of Auxiliary Services
Before joining Fulton County Schools in April of 2017, Carl Longmire served as Director of Operations and General Manager for a private company in Gwinnett County providing fleet maintenance and repairs for commercial vehicles and privately owned fleets. Prior to that leadership role, Longmire worked in Senior leadership roles in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida and Chicago. He has contributed over 20 years of senior leadership in supply chain services, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing to FedEx Express, XPO Logistics and RR Donnelley Logistics. Mr. Longmire earned a Bachelors of Science in Engineering Technology from the University of Memphis and in 2016, earned Masters degree (MBA) with a focus in Supply Chain and Operations Management from Southern New Hampshire University.