Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Mathew Epps, principal of Career Technical High School in Shelby County Schools, has been named the 2024-2025 Alabama High School Principal of the Year! Dr. Epps’ leadership has been transformative, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student success. His dedication to providing meaningful career and technical education opportunities for students and building strong community partnerships exemplifies the best in educational leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Epps, on this well-deserved honor! Special thanks to our generous program sponsor American Fidelity! Read more about his inspiring work: https://lnkd.in/eebVSd99 #PrincipalOfTheYear #LeadershipMatters #EducationExcellence

We are thrilled to announce that Beth Antoine, assistant principal at Auburn High School in Auburn City Schools, has been named the 2024-2025 Alabama High School Assistant Principal of the Year! Beth’s leadership has been transformative, driving academic excellence, fostering school spirit, and building strong community connections. Her dedication to creating opportunities for students and staff alike exemplifies the best in educational leadership. Congratulations, Beth, on this well-deserved recognition! Read more about her inspiring work: https://lnkd.in/eeFSkHDj #AssistantPrincipalOfTheYear #LeadershipMatters #EducationExcellence

We are excited to announce that Jennifer Nabors, assistant principal at Calera Middle School in Shelby County Schools, has been named the 2024-2025 Alabama Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year! Jennifer’s leadership and dedication to fostering positive relationships, mentoring new teachers, and supporting student success make her an exceptional leader in Alabama’s education community. Congratulations, Jennifer, on this well-deserved recognition! Read more about her inspiring work: https://lnkd.in/eAJGBAsd #AssistantPrincipalOfTheYear #LeadershipMatters #EducationExcellence

We’re thrilled to recognize June Stringer, the administrative secretary at Saraland High School, as the 2024-2025 CLAS Secretary of the Year! 🏆 June’s exceptional contributions, including her dedication to smooth school operations, outstanding organizational skills, and her ability to foster a welcoming environment, have made a significant impact on the Saraland High School community. This prestigious honor, sponsored by Simbli by eBOARDsolutions, celebrates the vital role secretaries play in supporting schools and their missions. Learn more about June Stringer and her incredible work: https://lnkd.in/eUxECZCW #EducationExcellence #SecretaryOfTheYear

We are thrilled to recognize Tony Sanders, Principal of Greensboro Middle School, as the 2024-2025 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year! 🏆 Tony’s exemplary leadership and dedication to his school community have set a high standard for education across Alabama. This honor highlights the incredible impact of committed leaders like Tony in shaping the future of education. Special thanks to Horace Mann for sponsoring this award and supporting excellence in educational leadership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_BNC4ny #LeadershipMatters #MiddleSchoolPrincipalOfTheYear #EducationalLeadership

💡 Unlock the power of school culture! 💡 Join us for the CLAS October Lunch & Learn Webinar on October 30 from 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM. This exclusive, complimentary webinar for CLAS members features Alonzo Barkley presenting “Diamonds: Shift the Culture.” In this session, you’ll discover how creating a collaborative and inclusive environment can transform your school into a thriving, innovative community. Alonzo will share his personal experience in shifting school culture using “diamonds” to help every student and educator shine. 💎 🎓 ACLD Approved: Standard V: Community & Stakeholder Relationships (PLUACLD1057) 🎟️ Exclusive to CLAS Members – Join or Renew Today at https://bit.ly/3XAmgEB Register here: https://bit.ly/3NoxkyV Don’t miss this opportunity to build a more dynamic school culture! #Leadership #SchoolCulture #ProfessionalDevelopment #EdLeadership #SchoolLeaders #CultureShift

Do you lead by example? Are there ways you could do a better job of leading by example? #quoteoftheday #qotd

Andrea Lindsey was chosen to receive the prestigious Dr. James A. Street Award. Read about it in the latest issue of the CLAS School Leader magazine. https://bit.ly/4g4RQli

🎙️ New PrincipALTruth episode is out! In S3, E5, we talk with some of the AL Principal & Assistant Principal of the Year winners from elementary, middle, and high schools, along with their district leaders. 🎧 #SchoolLeadership Listen now: https://bit.ly/3MYbMdb

We are proud to announce that the AAESA Executive Board has approved Hope Zeanah as the new Assistant Executive Director, who will succeed Rickey Darby upon his retirement. 🎉 With an impressive 43 years of experience in education, including 16 years as an elementary principal and her extensive involvement with AAESA, Hope brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to this role. Her passion for education and dedication to supporting Alabama’s school leaders will continue to advance our mission. Please join us in congratulating Hope! 👏 Read more: https://bit.ly/3YvYb2j #AAESA #Leadership #Education #InspiringLeaders #SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership