Kristin Morrissey studied Microelectronic Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology and received her degree in Computer Science from SUNY/MCC. She worked in Corporate Training at Eastman Kodak and later retired from the Rochester Public Library/Monroe County Library System after 16 years of service, where she served as an Automation Specialist and Trainer.

Mrs. Morrissey is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Forsyth and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, Regional Economic & Leadership Development. She and her husband Joe have two girls, one a graduate of Georgia Tech and their youngest a senior at Lambert HS.

Mrs. Morrissey currently serves as:

• Chair, Forsyth County Board of Education
• Secretary/Treasury Forsyth County Library Board of Trustees, 
• Chair, Board of Directors, FC Parks Foundation
• Chair, Board of Directors, Peachtree Parkway Improvement District
• Board Member, Georgia Dept. of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Cong. District 7

"As a parent and taxpayer, I understand how important a high quality education is to our children and the overall quality of life in Cumming-Forsyth County,” stated Mrs. Morrissey. “Forsyth Schools continue to excel and achieve as we grow and prosper as a community.  As a system we must work to assure high academic results for all our students throughout the county." I am committed to being a strong voice for our children, parents and teachers and will work to address their concerns while cultivating a thriving exchange of ideas among our community's stakeholders."