Karl Mercer has extensive experience in the education sector, primarily with Forsyth County Schools in Georgia since 2002, where positions have included Principal of Alliance Academy for Innovation and West Forsyth High School, Director of Accountability, and Assessment Coordinator. Prior roles include teaching and administrative positions at Georgia Virtual School and Fulton County Schools, along with project management at Gallman Development Group, LLC. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Mathematics Teacher Education and a Specialist's Degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Georgia and Lincoln Memorial University.