Jennifer Fanning
Certified Instructional Leader Credentials Awarded
Madison County Schools
Haley James
Riverton Elementary School Madison County Schools
Tamala Maddox
i3 Academy - Middle School i3 Academy
In 2013, the CLAS Board of Directors established the Certified Instructional Leader (CIL) program. This program is designed to identify school or district administrators who demonstrate the knowledge and skills which are essential to the practice of effective instructional leadership. For the ninth year of this program, 18 participants were selected after an extensive application and review process. The 2021-2022 cohort began in June 2021 with quarterly face-to-face meetings. Candidates were required to implement learned content in their school and/or district and meet benchmarks on student growth and achievement, school culture, strategic management, effective instructional practices, and ethical leadership. A CIL Commission was established to be an independent certifying body, which is responsible for the governance of the program, policies, and standards related to the CIL credential. This unique CIL program is administered by members of the CLAS staff who implement the policies. The CIL faculty delivers the identified content. After completing extensive coursework and providing evidence of systemic, systemized, job-embedded implementation for competent instructional leadership, CIL participants met with the CIL Commission to determine their CIL credential status as “Accepted” or “Not Accepted: Revisions Needed.” Ramona Robinson served as a faculty member and program coordinator along with faculty members Sarah Fanning and Dr. Linda Felton-Smith. The 2022 CIL Commission members were Veronica Coleman, Rebecca Dunnivant, Davida Hill-Johnson, Robert Kyle McCartney, April McCutcheon, and La’Keisha Newsome.
Andrea Maness
Pike Road High School Pike Road City Schools
Christie Mitten
Holly Hill Elementary School Enterprise City Schools Blue-PMS281C Red-PMS1797C
Matthew Monson
LAMP High School Montgomery County Schools
Cheryl Morrow
Hillcrest High School Tuscaloosa County Schools
Ron Rikard Kara Scholl
South Shades Crest Elementary School Hoover City Schools
Brigett Stewart
Piedmont Elementary School Piedmont City Schools
Stefanie Underwood Decatur City Schools
If you are interested in pursuing the Certified Instructional Leader (CIL) credential, please visit the CIL webpage at www.clasleaders.org/CIL for detailed information. The application process will open in April for the 2023-2024 cohort.
The Certified Instructional Leader credentials are awarded annually during the Awards Luncheon at the CLAS Convention.The following individuals received their Certified Instructional Leader credential this year:
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