Boaz, Ala. – December 10, 2025: Mr. Clint Brannon, assistant principal at Sardis Middle School in Etowah County Schools, has been named the 2025-2026 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, a long-standing…
In this issue of CLAS School (Winter 2026), Alabama’s education leaders close the semester with purpose and gratitude while gearing up for an impactful legislative session. Highlights include an eye-opening educator exchange in Australia, updates on Alabama’s rising national rankings, insights on the FOCUS Act, legal commentary, and practical leadership strategies for the holiday season. Plus, meet the 2025–2026 CLAS Secretary of the Year and get the latest on advocacy, professional learning, and upcoming events across the state.
Mobile, Ala. – December 4, 2025: Mrs. Brenda Sue Box, assistant principal at Mary G. Montgomery High School in the Mobile County Public School System, has been named the 2025-2026 Alabama High School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP). The Assistant Principal of the Year program is…
Montgomery, Ala. – November 18, 2025: The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA), an affiliate of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), proudly announces the 2025 district nominees for Alabama’s NAESP National Distinguished Principal (NDP). The Alabama NAESP National Distinguished Principal program is sponsored by Bailey Education Group. Each AAESA district selects…
Orange Beach, Ala., December 3, 2025 — The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) is proud to announce that Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Burgin, secretary in the Teaching and Learning Department of Trussville City Schools, has been selected as the 2025-2026 CLAS Secretary of the Year. Mrs. Burgin was chosen from among eight district finalists…
Huntsville, AL – November 24, 2025: Mrs. Heather Renee Bardwell, principal of Mountain Gap Middle School in Huntsville City Schools, has been named the 2025-2026 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP). The Alabama Middle School Principal Year Award is sponsored annually by Horace Mann. Mrs….
Montgomery, AL – November 14, 2025: The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP), an affiliate of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), proudly announces the finalists and district honorees for the 2025-2026 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award. This annual recognition celebrates exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact among Alabama’s middle-level…
Montgomery, Ala, November 11, 2025 — The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP), an affiliate of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), proudly recognized the 2025-2026 High School District Assistant Principals of the Year during an awards session held at the recent AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference. These outstanding administrators were honored for their…
Montgomery, Ala, November 11, 2025 — The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP), an affiliate of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), proudly recognized the 2025-2026 Middle School District Assistant Principals of the Year during an awards ceremony at the recent AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference. These exceptional administrators represent the very best in…
Opelika, AL – November 14, 2025: The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) proudly announced Mrs. Katherine “Kelli” Fischer, principal of Opelika High School in the Opelika City School System, as the 2025-2026 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. This prestigious recognition, sponsored by American Fidelity, honors excellence in instructional leadership, school culture,…
