Statesboro teacher elected to lead state business education group

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - A Statesboro High School teacher has been selected to serve as president of the Georgia Business Education Association for 2027-2028, Bulloch Schools announced on social media.

According to the post, Melissa Anderson, a Workforce Ready teacher at Statesboro High, has been an active member of the association for 10 years. The district said the organization’s membership chose her to lead the state association, and she will serve as president-elect during the 2026-2027 school year in preparation for the leadership role.

Bulloch Schools said Anderson has previously served as the organization’s public relations officer and has been a frequent presenter at its conferences and events.

Background and experience

Anderson has 21 years of teaching experience, all at Statesboro High School. The post states she holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Education from Georgia Southern University and a master’s degree in Adult and Career Education from Valdosta State University.

The district said that for 18 years, Anderson taught Business & Finance courses in Statesboro High’s Financial Services career pathway, and has brought many of those concepts and real-world applications to her current classroom role teaching Workforce Ready skills.

According to Bulloch Schools, Anderson enjoys presenting in a variety of settings and creating practical, engaging resources for both students and educators. The post said she enjoys opportunities to share ideas, connect with other educators, and use her experiences to help others find new ways to engage and prepare their students for success.

The district also said Anderson serves as the faculty advisor for Statesboro’s student chapter of the National Technical Honor Society.

About the association

Georgia Business Education Association is an affiliate of the Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education, the national Association for Career & Technical Education, the National Business Education Association and the Southern Business Education Association. According to the district’s post, the association’s member teachers network to gain ideas and techniques to use in their classrooms and participate in professional development at the local, state and national levels.