Hillary Mullinax, Ed.S

Hillary Mullinax is entering her 19th year in education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and is dual certified in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She has also earned a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. In addition, she has earned multiple endorsements, including Reading, Gifted, Coaching, Online Teaching, & Educational Leadership.

Throughout her career, Hillary has taught multiple grade levels and subjects in K–5 and has supported students across all service models. After her years in the classroom, she served as an Instructional Technology and Academic Coach, RTI Coordinator, and Title I Coordinator before transitioning into administration. Most recently, she served as the Elementary Grade Band Principal for Georgia Cyber Academy.

Hillary is also a dedicated wife and mother. She and her husband, Brandon, have been together for 16 years, and they have a 9-year-old son, Walker. As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors—swimming, playing in the river, fishing, and trail riding. Their favorite vacation destination is Disney World, a place they visit as often as possible- the magic truly never fades.

Hillary is passionate about supporting teachers & leaders through purposeful and engaging professional learning that enhances instruction and improves student achievement. She looks forward to collaborating with NGRESA schools to implement high-quality, research-based, literacy practices to support every child in the classroom become a thriving & proficient reader.

Contact: hillary.mullinax@ngresa.org 

Kathy Cobb, M.Ed

With over 21 years of experience teaching kindergarten and first grade, Kathy has dedicated her career to building strong foundations in early literacy and student learning. Her work in the classroom has shaped a deep understanding of how young children learn and how powerful early reading instruction can be in shaping lifelong learners.

Currently, Kathy serves as a Design Team Specialist with Growing Readers, a statewide initiative that builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence of reading teachers. In this role, she partners with other state literacy projects and educators across the state to design and implement research-based literacy instruction that meets the needs of all learners.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Georgia and a Master’s degree in P–16 Reading Instruction from Georgia Southern University. Blending academic preparation with practical classroom expertise, Kathy is passionate about empowering teachers, supporting schools, and helping every child become a confident, successful reader.

Contact: kathy.cobb@ngresa.org