Administration

Ms. Anne Poss, Principal

Anne Poss is in her first year as principal of Oconee County Middle School. Previously she served as a math teacher in Elbert and Madison counties and Assistant Principal at Madison County High School and Oconee County Middle School. Ms. Poss holds an Ed.S. in School Administration and Policy from the University of Georgia. Ms. Poss is excited for this new role serving the students, teachers, and community at OCMS. 

School Phone: 706-769-3575

Email: aposs@oconeeschools.org

Degrees and Certifications:

• BS in Business Administration - Presbyterian College
• MA in Biblical Studies - Reformed Theological Seminary
• Ed.S in Educational Administration and Policy - University of Georgia

Mr. Brian Roberson, Assistant Principal

Brian Roberson is currently an assistant principal at OCMS.  His previous experience includes working as a Business and Marketing education teacher at the middle and high school levels, Assistant Principal at Kinchafoonee Primary School and Lee County High School, CTAE Director for the Lee County School System, as well as coaching baseball and softball for a number of years in Lee County and Glynn County.  

Mr. Roberson holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Valdosta State University, an M.B.A. from Georgia Southern University and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Liberty University.  Mr. Roberson and his wife Kelly have two boys, Will and Nate.  

School Phone: 706-769-3575

Email: broberson@oconeeschools.org

Degrees and Certifications:

• BA in Business Administration - Valdosta State University

• M.B.A. in Business Administration- Georgia Southern University

• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership - Liberty University

• Business Education (6-12)

• Marketing Education (6-12) 

• Political Science (6-12) 

• Gifted In-Field

• Educational Leadership (Tier I)

Mr. Josh Martz, Assistant Principal

Josh Martz is currently the Assistant Principal of Oconee County Middle School. In 2005, he graduated from Georgia College and State University with a B.S. in History and, in 2006, a Master of Arts in Teaching, in Secondary Education. In 2015, Mr. Martz was one of a few candidates chosen to take part in the pilot leadership program at Kennesaw State University, where he received an Educational Specialist in Teacher Leadership.

After completing his Masters, Mr. Martz began his career in Greene County teaching high school History and Special Education, while coaching football and baseball. With a passion for growing student-athletes, he continued to teach and coach while in the Oglethorpe County School District and, most recently, at Lake Oconee Academy. During his time at Lake Oconee Academy, Mr. Martz served as the Advanced Placement (AP) Economics and Government teacher, Assistant Athletic Director, and coach of various sports, ultimately leading to two state golf championships.

In 2020, Martz was selected as the Dean of Students at Lake Oconee Academy, where he oversaw discipline, social-emotional wellness, and activities for all students, grades K-12. He also served as the coordinator for the school’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. In 2021, he accepted the Assistant Principal role at Dove Creek Elementary.

Mr. Martz and his wife, Charlie, have one daughter - Caroline.

School Phone: 706-310-2019

Email: jmartz@oconeeschools.org

Degrees and Certifications:

• B.S. in History - Georgia College and State University
• M.A.T Secondary Education - Georgia College and State University
• Educational Specialist in Teacher Leadership - Kennesaw State University
• Special Education Social Science Cognitive Levels (P-12)
• Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
• Political Science (6-12)
• History (6-12)
• Geography (6-12)
• Economics (6-12)
• Business Education (6-12)
• Behavioral Science (6-12)
• Teacher Leadership
• Educational Leadership (Tier 1)