My name is Brad Thornton. I am entering my 18th year as a teacher. I have a long history in Effingham County. I have lived in the county for 30-plus years. We have one of the best school systems in the state of Georgia. Effingham County is a great place to live and work. I am a graduate of Effingham County High School. I received my bachelor's degree in Christian Education from Lee University and my master's degree in teaching from Georgia Southern University.