AASSP High School District Assistant Principals of the Year Recognized

Montgomery, Ala, November 12, 2024 — The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) proudly recognized the 2024-2025 High School District Assistant Principals of the Year during an awards session held on November 12, 2024, at the AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference. These exceptional leaders, representing each AASSP district, have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their schools, students, and communities.

The district High School Assistant Principals of the Year are: 

District 1	Tony Rogers, Jr., Baldwin Preparatory Academy, Baldwin County
District 2	Drew Miller, George W. Long High, Dale County
District 3	Marcus Turner, Keith Middle-High, Dallas County
District 4	Beth Antoine, Auburn High, Auburn City
District 5	Mary Johnson, Hoover High, Hoover City
District 6	Chris Mills, Springville High, St. Clair County
District 7N	Clay Williams, Rogers High, Lauderdale County
District 7S	Rusty Clark, Winston County High, Winston County
District 8	Bayleigh Hicks, Virgil Grissom High, Huntsville City

One of these distinguished district winners will be selected as the 2024-2025 AASSP High School Assistant Principal of the Year, with the announcement expected in the coming weeks. This statewide honor highlights exemplary leadership and commitment to educational excellence in Alabama’s high schools.

Dr. Vic Wilson, executive director of CLAS and AASSP, emphasized the importance of this recognition, stating, “Each of these leaders plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of their schools and communities. They embody what it means to be servant leaders, and their dedication inspires those around them. Congratulations to these remarkable assistant principals, and we look forward to celebrating the statewide winner soon.”

The AASSP High School Assistant Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by Virco Manufacturing, a valued partner committed to supporting the success of Alabama’s educational leaders. AASSP extends its gratitude to Virco for their continued support and recognition of excellence in school administration.

The overall winner of the 2024-2025 AASSP High School Assistant Principal of the Year will be recognized in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) High School Principal of the Year program. There, will join other state winners from across the country and compete for the title of National High School Assistant Principal of the Year, showcasing the exceptional leadership and impact of Alabama’s school administrators on a national stage.

(For more information, please contact Alyssa Godfrey, CLAS Director of Communications, at 334.265.3610 or at alyssa@clasleaders.org) 

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About Virco Manufacturing: Virco Manufacturing is a leading supplier of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools, offering innovative and quality solutions to support educational environments. virco.com 

About AASSP: The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals serves as a voice and a resource for public school secondary administrators. AASSP is an affiliate association of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS).  CLAS is an umbrella association that serves thirteen different affiliates comprised of Alabama’s public school administrators.  CLAS is dedicated to providing the framework to connect dedicated school administrators and other successful leaders with a network for professional growth and support.  For more information, visit www.clasleaders.org

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