"I'm proud to accept the

endorsement of GAE, a group that I have been a member of during my many

years of teaching in Georiga's schools," said Cox, who recently won

the Republican nomination over Mitchell Kaye and will face Democrat Barbara

Christmas in November's general election.

"Having served my community

as a teacher for 15 years, I understand the necessity of teachers having

a voice in the process of education reform in Georgia," she said.

"The improved academic achievement of our students is our first priority,

and as state school superintendent I hope to work with the teachers of

Georgia to accomplish this goal."

GAE represents teachers, counselors,

media specialists, school psychologists and social workers, principals,

superintendents, supervisors, educational support professionals, higher

education faculty, retired educators, and students. The organization provides

representation within the state legislature and state agencies on educational

issues.

For more information on the

Cox campaign, visit www.kathycox.com.