AASSP Selects Finalists for Alabama’s Middle School Principal of the Year
Montgomery, Ala, November 12, 2024: Three middle school principals have been selected as finalists for the Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year Award. Anthony Sanders, principal of Greensboro Middle School in Hale County Schools; Loukisha Brooks, principal of Wetumpka Middle School in Elmore County Schools; and C.J. Boyd, principal of Cleburne County Middle School in Cleburne County Schools are the finalists for this prestigious honor.
The finalists were interviewed by a Principal of the Year selection committee at the 2024 AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference. The overall winner will be announced in the coming weeks.
Each AASSP district selects a District Middle School Principal of the Year, and three finalists are chosen from these district winners. The district principals of the year were recognized during an awards ceremony at the AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference on November 12, 2024. This year’s district winners are:
| District 1 | Angela Hall, Fairhope Middle, Baldwin County |
| District 2 | Sharon Spurlin, Opp Middle, Opp City |
| District 3 | Anthony Sanders, Greensboro Middle, Hale County |
| District 4 | Loukisha Brooks, Wetumpka Middle, Elmore County |
| District 5 | Jenise Hampton, Montevallo Middle, Shelby County |
| District 6 | C.J. Boyd, Cleburne County Middle, Cleburne County |
| District 7N | Ashley Bowling, Florence Middle, Florence City |
| District 7S | Joshua Gurley, Winfield Middle, Winfield City |
| District 8 | Jamie Hill, Discovery Middle, Madison City |
Dr. Vic Wilson, executive director of CLAS and AASSP, commended the finalists and district winners, stating, “These middle school principals exemplify the dedication, vision, and leadership that make Alabama schools successful. Their ability to inspire students, support teachers, and engage their communities is remarkable. Congratulations to each of the district winners and finalists for this well-deserved recognition, and I thank you for your commitment to excellence in education.”
The Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year Award is proudly sponsored by whose continued support helps recognize and celebrate the exceptional leadership of Alabama’s school administrators. AASSP extends its gratitude to Horace Mann for their commitment to education and their partnership in honoring outstanding principals across the state.
The overall winner of the Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year Award will represent Alabama in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year program. The winner will compete alongside other state representatives for the title of National Middle School Principal of the Year, showcasing Alabama’s strong tradition of educational leadership 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 Horace Mann: Horace Mann was founded in 1945 to provide quality auto insurance for teachers. In addition to auto insurance, Horace Mann now offers a host of insurance and financial products for teachers and educators. www.horacemann.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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