Mike Looney

Superintendent of Schools at Fulton County Schools

📍 Roswell, Georgia, United States

Dr. Mike Looney is a results-driven educational leader with over 15 years of experience as a superintendent. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama and focuses on enhancing student achievement and career readiness. He has been named Superintendent of the Year in both Georgia (2025) and Tennessee (2015).

Outside of his professional life, Mike is a U. S. Marine Corps veteran, a devoted husband to his wife, Jennifer, and a father of four and grandfather of two. He and his wife enjoy entertaining, home design projects, and he also has a passion for skydiving.

Unique fact: Dr. Looney is a professional skydiver and a trained Wing Walker.

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Experience

23 Years

Current Role

Superintendent of Schools

Location

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Personality Overview

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Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Student Achievement

A central focus of his leadership is improving academic outcomes, closing achievement gaps, and increasing graduation rates, as demonstrated by Fulton County Schools' recent performance.

Educational Leadership

His career includes multiple superintendencies and service on the Governor's Advisory Board, reflecting his commitment to shaping educational policy and best practices.

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Career

Work history

6-2019

Superintendent of Schools

Fulton County Schools

12-2009 - 6-2019

Superintendent

Williamson County Schools

8-2005 - 12-2009

Superintendent

Butler County Schools

1-2003 - 12-2005

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Montgomery Public Schools

In the press

Media appearances

Fulton County Schools Update with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney. Featured in Business Radio X (Podcast)

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"Let's Talk Schools!" with Dr. Mike Looney. Featured in Fulton County Schools News Site

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Education

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

The University of Alabama

Social presence

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