Mr. Godby became Superintendent of Leon County Schools on January 5, 1945. Highlights of his lengthy tenure of leadership include a $5 million bond issue; the raising of Leon County taxpayers' house assessments to appropriate more money for schools; the accreditation of all Leon County public schools; the construction of several of the oldest schools in Leon County to date; and the transition from the one-room schoolhouse into a consolidated school system with more qualified personnel. Two years after Godby left office, the district decided to honor him by naming the newest high school after him and his service. Godby went on to serve as an advocate and pillar in education for students all across Florida. He traveled to all parts of the state, working with school personnel and citizens in an effort to improve education. Through his efforts, many new ideas and programs were developed: e.g., driver's education classes, summer school programs, and the use of educational television.