Dr. Preeti Nichani, principal of Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools–Elementary in Tuscaloosa City Schools, has been named Alabama’s NAESP National Distinguished Principal. The award recognizes outstanding school leaders who demonstrate excellence in instructional leadership, student success, and school community engagement.
Erica Cruthirds, assistant principal of Florence B. Mathis Elementary School in Baldwin County Schools, has been named Alabama’s NAESP National Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal. The award recognizes assistant principals who demonstrate exceptional instructional leadership and a commitment to student success.
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.
Enterprise, Ala., January 31, 2025 – The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) and Publishers’ Warehouse have named Stephen Phillips, assistant principal of Holly Hill Elementary School in the Enterprise City School System, as Alabama’s NAESP National Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal. This prestigious program is sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals…
Montgomery, Alabama – October 18, 2024 – The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) Executive Board met this morning to approve the recommendation for the new Assistant Executive Director. The board unanimously approved Hope Zeanah to replace Rickey Darby as the Assistant Executive Director when he retires at the end of the year. Hope…
