Susie Tison was born and raised in Valdosta, GA. She graduated from Valdosta High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University. She later completed a Master’s in Teacher Leadership from Columbus State University.

In 1989, while at VSU, Susie met Bruce Tison from Millwood, GA. They married and have been together for 36 years. They have two children, Lauralee Tison Beauregard, who is married to Matt Beauregard, and a son, Grant Tison. Susie and Bruce cherish their role as grandparents to their granddaughter, Sutton Beauregard.

Susie has dedicated 30 years to education at Center Elementary School, where she taught 2nd and 4th grade before serving as an Instructional Coach for 12 years. She recently earned her Dyslexia Endorsement, furthering her commitment to supporting student learning.

A devoted member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church, Susie sings in the choir and serves in the children’s ministry. In her free time, she loves to read, exercise, walk, and spend time with family and friends. Her happy place is the beach. As she prepares to retire on May 30, 2025, she looks forward to the next chapter—wherever it may lead!

Grant Tison is a 28-year-old native of Waycross, Georgia, where he was born and raised. He graduated from Ware County High School in 2014 and continued his education at Georgia Southern University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies in 2019.

From a young age, Grant exhibited a keen interest in sports, video games, and technology. After college, he found himself uncertain about his career path until a friend encouraged him to take a discovery flight. It was during this experience that Grant uncovered his passion for aviation, leading him to pursue flight training and obtain his Private Pilot’s License. However, he ultimately decided not to pursue a career in aviation.

In the past year, Grant shifted his focus to the IT field, where he has been thriving as a Network Engineer for ATC Broadband. He takes pride in providing internet services to both businesses and residents in the surrounding areas and looks forward to continued growth and learning within this dynamic industry.

Grant is excited to be part of this fundraiser, supporting a great cause that benefits the community he loves.