Interim Superintendent Named for Paulding County School District

Dallas, Ga. – The Paulding County Board of Education has named an interim superintendent while it searches for a replacement for its current chief, Cliff Cole, who announced he will be retiring at the end of May.
The Paulding County Board of Education voted unanimously at its May 9, 2017 meeting to name Dr. Brian Otott, the District’s Associate Superintendent to be Interim Superintendent, effective June 1, 2017.
“Dr. Otott’s leadership will continue to move the school system forward to meet the needs of all of our students,” said Cliff Cole, superintendent of the Paulding County School District. “His appointment by the Board of Education will ensure continuity for our students and staff during this transition.”
Dr. Otott currently serves as the school district’s Associate Superintendent, overseeing the day-to-day operational departments of the district, including transportation, school nutrition, central registration, and elementary through high school operations. Dr. Otott has served as Associate Superintendent since 2011. Prior to that role, Dr. Otott served as the Executive Director of Elementary Schools and Assistant Superintendent.
Before his work at the central office, Dr. Otott served in a variety of roles at the Paulding County School District, including classroom teacher to principal of three of the district’s schools. He was the inaugural principal of three new Paulding County schools where he successfully navigated the logistical challenges of housing students on multiple campuses while facilities were being completed.
Dr. Otott is active in the Paulding County community. He has served a variety of organizations on their Board of Directors, including the Rotary Club of Dallas.
Dr. Otott is a graduate of the University of West Georgia. He is married with two children.