Assistant superintendent heads to Va.

Robert Benson, one of Cobb County's area superintendents, was recently hired as King George County's superintendent in Va. In Cobb County, Benson has served as principal of John McEachern High School and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. He began his teaching and administrative career in Prince William County, Va. schools. He earned a music degree from West Virginia University, his master's degree in educational leadership from George Mason University and is anticipating graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Ph.D. in educational leadership. He is married to Shelley, also a teacher.