MICHELLE STEWART

Succeeding graduation from DCHS in 2008, Michelle Stewart DVM, MAM attended The University of North Georgia (UNG). During her time at UNG, she was introduced to the poultry industry and found her calling. Upon receiving an Associate of Science, she transferred to the University of Georgia (UGA) in 2011 to further her education in poultry.

While in undergrad, Dr. Stewart was recognized as one of UGA’s College of Agriculture’s amazing students and was a Poultry Science ambassador until graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Avian Biology. Dr. Stewart went on to UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded best in pathology in her class before obtaining her degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2018.

Dr. Stewart was 1 of 3 students accepted globally into UGA’s Master of Avian Medicine Program which served as her residency post-veterinary school. She completed her residency with a Master of Avian Medicine in 2019, makiang her 1 of less than 200 veterinarians worldwide to achieve this accomplishment. Dr. Stewart then accepted the role as Head Technical Field Veterinary for Monogastrics with a global feed additive company before the age of 30. She actively serves all of North America by working with leading poultry producers to ensure the animal’s health and aids in protecting valuable food sources for our nation.

Dr. Stewart remembers the influential impact DCHS staff, faculty, and coaches made on her and how it helped shape her success today. She now tries to “pay it forward” by speaking to current grade school and college students interested in careers in agriculture. Dr. Stewart has since returned to Dawson County with her now fiancé, Erik Good, and aspires to start and raise a family in the same supportive community she grew up in.

Trey Weatherford

After graduating DCHS in 2007, I moved to Murfreesboro, Tenn., to attend Middle Tennessee State University and join the professional pilot program. After my sophomore year, I transferred back home to attend the University of North Georgia where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance.

While in school I was also taking flight lessons to become a Certified Flight Instructor. I worked as a flight instructor until 2016, and then began my airline career with Envoy Air where I was based out of New York City. In 2021, I was hired by United Airlines flying the Boeing 737 out of Washington D.C.

A few months later in 2022, I was hired by my dream airline, Delta Airlines. After being based in many different cities and commuting to work, I was thankful to finally be based in Atlanta. Currently, I am flying the Airbus 320 out of Atlanta as a First Officer. From the time I was young I wanted to be a pilot and I feel very fortunate to have been able to pursue a career in aviation.

I have been married to my wife Anna for 8 years and we have 2 boys, Ellis and Pearson. Ellis is 4 years old and Pearson is 2 years old. Anna and I love spending time with our boys, traveling, and going camping. We currently reside in the North Forsyth area and continue to be involved in the Dawson County Community.