Born in Athens, Georgia. Bernard Young received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Clark Atlanta University. Bernard later obtained a master’s and specialist degree in education leadership from Georgia College and State University. Upon graduation from undergrad Bernard spent 5 years as a Branch Manager at a subsidiary of Citibank and later BB&T bank. Currently Bernard Young serves as an Assistant Principal at Southwest High School, in Macon, Georgia. Prior to becoming an administrator, Bernard taught high school mathematics, coached football, basketball, and soccer, and served as an instructional & academic coach for several years. Bernard has held several leadership positions in various professional organizations and organization boards, and he also serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America Troop 1220. Bernard is the proud husband of Mrs. Chéferre Young, and the father of two boys, Ian Jackson and Aidan Grey.
