Mrs. RaNada Woodley is from Dry Branch, Georgia, a small town east of Houston County. She graduated from Fort Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Later, she earned her Master of Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University and her Specialist in Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University.

Mrs. Woodley has been working in education for 20 years, starting at Twiggs County Middle/High School in her hometown. She taught math there for 13 years and served as an Assistant Principal for 4 years. She also taught at Rutland Middle School in Bibb County for two years. Mrs. Woodley has earned endorsements in Gifted Education, STEM, and Teacher Support and Coaching. She has been involved in various committees and programs and was a cheer coach for 10 years.

Mrs. Woodley is married to Kevin Troy and has three adult daughters: Nakia, Taijamia, and Tyanna. She values spending time with her immediate and extended family. Apart from that, she also enjoys shopping and singing in her church choir.