Erica Cruthirds, assistant principal of Florence B. Mathis Elementary School in Baldwin County Schools, has been named Alabama’s NAESP National Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal. The award recognizes assistant principals who demonstrate exceptional instructional leadership and a commitment to student success.
Three Alabama principals—Dr. Melvin Love, Dr. Preeti Nichani, and Ms. Sheneta Smith—have been named finalists for Alabama’s NAESP National Distinguished Principal award. The honoree will be selected following site visits and announced in spring 2026.
Stan Stokley, principal of Saraland Elementary School, has been named the 2025 National Distinguished Principal, a prestigious honor recognizing his outstanding leadership in elementary education. His dedication to academic excellence and student success continues to inspire educators across Alabama.
AAESA gives an annual Conference Scholarship to attend the AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference. This scholarship is available to AAESA members who have never attended an Alabama Association of Elementary School Principals annual conference. The scholarship is awarded to pay for the expense of attending the AAESA Conference. The selection will be made at the…
An award, given by the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) to an educator who has made outstanding contributions to advance the direction of education in Alabama. This award is given to an educator who has made outstanding contributions beyond expectations which advance the direction of education in Alabama. District nominations must be made…
An award recognizing a non-educator who has made significant contributions to the field of education awarded by the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA). This award is for an individual who is NOT in the field of education, but who has made considerable contributions to education over the years. District nominations must be submitted…
AAESA gives an annual Convention Scholarship to attend the NAESP national convention. This scholarship is available to AAESA members who have never attended a National Association of Elementary School Principals annual convention. The scholarship is awarded to pay for the expense of attending an NAESP Convention. The selection will be made at the Executive Board meeting…
The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) offers a $1000 scholarship to pursue a degree in education administration. AAESA recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to become elementary/middle school administrators. To assist in fulfilling this need, AAESA offers a $1,000 scholarship to enable a current Alabama educator to pursue a degree or certification in…
Each year, AAESA selects one candidate from each district’s nominees to serve as the National Distinguished Principal for the state of Alabama. This award is available to all elementary/middle school principals who: Online principal for at least 5 years. Demonstrates strong commitment to principalship by active membership in professional organizations Actively participates in community activities….
