We Did It!
From the beginning, this campaign has been about the simple idea that strong schools make strong communities. Over the past several months, we have heard from you - the families, students, educators, and business owners across this district - and you share that same belief.
Last night, thousands of you spoke, and I could not be more grateful for your support! I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as your next school board member, and I am excited to continue our work to help chart a path forward that invests in our students, educators and entire communities.
I want to thank my opponent and her team for running a strong campaign. We both offered positive visions for our schools and students, and I look forward to partnering with her to make our schools even stronger.
Our area continues to grow, and with that growth comes both challenges and opportunities for the future of our children. We have to work together if we want to successfully address these challenges - we have to listen to one another, engage with everyone across the political spectrum, and invite the best ideas to strengthen our schools and communities.
Our area is already showing what can happen when neighbors work together to improve our local schools, and it's a model that I believe can help position Cobb County to be a leader in our state and our country when it comes to public education.
Thank you for entrusting me with your vote - I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead!
Dr. Jaha Howard is the owner and practitioner of A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta, which is located in the heart of historic Vinings. He’s been featured on CNN, FOX news, and several print publications. He lives in Smyrna with his wife of ten years, Vanessa, and their three children. They worship in Atlanta at West End Church of Christ, where Dr. Howard serves as a church deacon and Sunday school teacher.
A proud graduate of Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Howard continued his education at Howard University and the University of Illinois at Chicago where he received top academic honors.
As the founder of Wave of Excellence, a network of over 4,500 Smyrna parents dedicated to strengthening neighborhood schools in Smyrna, Dr. Howard is passionate about education, service and community-building. He strives to help individuals and communities find their voice and work together to achieve common goals.
He is currently an active member of Vinings Rotary, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., LEAD Atlanta and other professional groups. Most importantly, you can find him working with you at various community initiatives to build a stronger Georgia…Our Georgia.
Dr. Howard is committed to this vision as he continues this race from last year’s campaign where he came just short of winning against a heavily funded incumbent.
