Rep. Inga Willis Issues Statement on Passing of Paideia School’s Founder Paul Bianchi

ATLANTA - State Representative Inga Willis (D-Atlanta) issues the following statement regarding the passing of Paideia School's founder, Paul Bianchi:

"With a heavy heart, I read The Paideia School's announcement on May 10^th of the passing of Paul Bianchi, honored as the 'founding head of school, beloved educator and guiding light to generations of students, families and colleagues.' Paul Bianchi was not only a pioneering force in Atlanta's educational landscape but a visionary who built a culture of inclusion, intellectual growth and community. His leadership helped shape generations, and I am grateful to have developed as a student and leader under his steady and thoughtful guidance. I extend my deepest condolences to the Bianchi family and the entire Paideia community. May we each be inspired by his extraordinary legacy-to champion curiosity, embrace diversity and uplift future generations with the same compassion and purpose he so fully embodied. Paul, you will be profoundly missed."

*Editor's note: a photo of Paul Bianchi is attached.

Representative Inga Willis represents the citizens of District 55, which includes a portion of Fulton County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Economic Development & Tourism and Small Business Development committees.

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