AASSP Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Assistant Principals of the Year are:
| District 1 | Shane Corley, Spanish Fort Middle, Baldwin County |
| District 2 | Anna Harrell, D.A. Smith Middle, Ozark City |
| District 4 | April Emanuel, Wetumpka Middle, Elmore County |
| District 5 | Jennifer Nabors, Calera Middle, Shelby County |
| District 6 | Derrick Wright, Munford Middle, Talladega County |
| District 7S | Emily Faulkner, Haleyville Middle, Haleyville City |
| District 8 | Kasey Wood, Boaz Middle, Boaz City |
One of these distinguished district winners will be selected as the 2024-2025 AASSP Middle 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 middle schools.
Dr. Vic Wilson, executive director of CLAS and AASSP, emphasized the importance of this recognition, stating, “These assistant principals exemplify the dedication and leadership needed to create thriving school environments. Their ability to support students, teachers, and communities is invaluable, and I am inspired by their commitment to excellence. Congratulations to these outstanding leaders on this well-deserved recognition.”
The AASSP Middle 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 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year will be recognized in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year program. There, the Alabama winner will join other state winners from across the country and compete for the title of National Middle 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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