Jennifer Nabors Named 2024-2025 Alabama Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year

Calera, Ala. – December 6, 2024: Mrs. Jennifer Nabors, assistant principal at Calera Middle School in the Shelby County School System, has been named the 2024-2025 Alabama Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP). The Assistant Principal of the Year program is sponsored by Virco Manufacturing. 

Mrs. Nabors has dedicated 26 years to education, including four as an assistant principal. Her innovative leadership and deep commitment to creating a positive school culture have been transformative for Calera Middle School. She has been instrumental in implementing key programs such as PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), which has improved classroom management and fostered consistency in behavioral expectations school–wide. 

Through her proactive approach, Mrs. Nabors has developed systems to support teachers and students alike, including a New Teacher Orientation program that pairs incoming educators with mentors to ensure a smooth transition and foster a family-oriented atmosphere. Under her leadership, Calera Middle School has seen significant improvements, including a 10-point increase in its school report card score.  

“Mrs. Nabors exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding educational leader,” said Dr. Vic Wilson, Executive Director of AASSP and the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). “Her innovative solutions, commitment to positive change, and ability to mentor both teachers and students have made a lasting impact on Calera Middle School and the Shelby County community. We are proud to honor her with this well-deserved recognition.” 

Mrs. Nabors’ dedication to education extends beyond the school. She has coordinated community initiatives such as backpack and supply giveaways and community feeding programs, demonstrating her passion for serving her community.  

As Alabama Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year, Mrs. Nabors will represent Alabama in the National Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year program hosted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). 

For further information, please contact Alyssa Godfrey, Director of Communications and Technology at CLAS, at (800) 239-3616 or alyssa@clasleaders.org. 

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 (AASSP) serves as a voice and resource for public school secondary administrators. AASSP is an affiliate association of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), which provides a framework to connect dedicated school administrators with a network for professional growth and support. For more information, visit www.clasleaders.org/AASSP. 

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