About Dr. Tony Price
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Price is a retired educator whose remarkable 35+ year career in public education is defined by trailblazing leadership, innovative school reform, and an unshakable belief in the potential of every student. From the urban schools of New York City to award-winning institutions in Georgia, Dr. Price’s work has left an indelible mark on the communities he served.
Dr. Price began his teaching career in the classrooms of the Archdiocese of New York and the NYC Public Schools, instructing grades 5–8. After relocating to Virginia, he played a pivotal role in establishing the first alternative education program in the Falls Church City Public Schools — a progressive initiative that set the tone for his future work in educational innovation.
He went on to serve in administrative leadership positions in Alexandria City Public Schools, including at the historic T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School). Later, he brought his talents to Atlanta, Georgia, where he led Therrell High School and its non-traditional counterpart, focusing on reengaging students struggling in conventional academic environments.
His longest tenure took place in Clarke County, Georgia, where he held multiple leadership positions for over 13 years. As principal of both Hilsman Middle School and Cedar Shoals High School, Dr. Price spearheaded initiatives that earned state and national recognition. From bringing schools off improvement lists to introducing International Baccalaureate programs, career centers, JROTC programs, and innovative 9th grade transition models, Dr. Price’s leadership turned vision into measurable student success.
Among his many accolades:
- Governor’s Silver Award for academic achievement at Hilsman Middle School
- Top 8% National Ranking by The Washington Post High School Challenge Index for Cedar Shoals High
- “AP Honor School” designation by the Georgia Department of Education
- Leader of a Professional Development School partnership with UGA
- Selected school for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Program
Now retired from K–12 leadership, Dr. Price continues to teach and mentor future educators as an adjunct professor of Educational Leadership at Nova Southeastern University and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of History at Georgia Military College — where he was named “Adjunct Educator of the Year” in 2020.
Dr. Price holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Master’s in Social Studies from Lehman College (CUNY), and a Bachelor of Arts from Wilmington College. He also studied at Virginia Tech and received his administrative certification from George Mason University.
A proud husband and father, Dr. Price shares his life with Dr. Noris Price, Superintendent of Baldwin County Schools and 2022 Georgia State Superintendent of the Year. Their son, Juan Carlos Price, is a graduate of Auburn University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and now works as a TV news producer in Orlando, Florida.
Legacy, leadership, and lifelong learning — Dr. Tony Price continues to be a voice of purpose in the ever-evolving world of education.