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 Executive Board meeting in March.
Apply now for ALA-CASE scholarship for those interested in becoming special education administrators. The Alabama Council of Administrators of Special Education (Alabama CASE) recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill future administrative positions. To assist in fulfilling this need, Alabama CASE will offer three scholarships annually in the amount of $3,000.00 each. Scholarships…
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.
The W. H. Kimbrough Scholarship is sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) to help prepare educators to step into the role of school administration. The Kimbrough Scholarship is given in honor of Dr. W. H. Kimbrough, a long-time member of CLAS, officer of SSA, and Associate Executive Director of CLAS for…
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…
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.
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….
