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Entre Fest 2024

This is a FREE event sponsored by The Wheelhouse.

Dr. Miki Edwards, Our New Executive Director

Dr. Miki Edwards

When Dr. Edwards revealed her retirement as the principal of Morgan County High School, The Wheelhouse wasted no time in approaching her. We’re thrilled to announce that Miki shares our vision—a commitment to fostering local entrepreneurship and driving home-grown economic growth within her community.

Dr. Miki Edwards is thrilled to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of The Madison Wheelhouse. Building on the foundation laid by a dedicated Board of Directors, Miki is passionate about fostering deeper connections between entrepreneurs and mentors, while enhancing The Wheelhouse’s role as a cornerstone for innovation and entrepreneurial support within the community.

With 32 years of experience in education, 25 of those in leadership, Miki has a proven track record in guiding people, progress, and innovation. She began her career in Rockdale County Public Schools, working at the middle and high school levels, and later became deeply involved in the College and Career Academy movement. Miki played a key role in establishing the Georgia College and Career Network. She served as its founding Chair, providing invaluable support to other school systems in launching their own career academies. Before retiring, she proudly led Morgan County High School as principal/CEO of its Georgia College and Career Academy.

Miki firmly believes in the power of community and the magic that happens when people connect and collaborate. Her greatest joy comes from seeing others grow and succeed.

Miki and her husband, Steve, enjoy life in Madison and are proud parents of two grown sons, Bryce and Brett. 

R. Thompson
Sydney Fish Pilots Entrepreneurship Program at MCHS: A Georgia College & Career Academy

Sydney Fish is a senior Work-Based Learning (WBL) student at Morgan County High School who has created her own floral business, ‘Sydney’s Flowers and Floral Events.’

As Fish worked through her Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) project in her 10th-grade year, she stated that she “had an epiphany that she could grow this floral project into a profitable business.” With the mentorship of Rachel Kinsaul (FFA and WBL placement supervisor), Dr. Doug Arnold (Entrepreneurship Instructor), and Madison Wheelhouse (a local networking group of experienced entrepreneurs to share expertise and guidance) Fish began her work of building her business.

Read the entire Morgan County Citizen article here:

Sydney Fish is a senior Work-Based Learning (WBL) student at Morgan County High School who has created her own floral business, ‘Sydney’s Flowers and Floral Events.’

R. Thompson