Awards

John Sullivan

Certified Educational Technology Leader

TEL-AR attended a Searcy school board meeting in November and presented John Sullivan a certificate for completing the CETL certification program. The Certified Educational Technology Leader credential is the only accredited practice-based certification program available to education technology leaders that bridges technical knowledge and support resources needed to integrate technology across the curriculum. Congratulations to John and the Searcy Schools on this accomplishment!

Patricia Athey

AAESP Assistant Principal of the Year

Patricia Athey, Assistant Principal at JB Hunt Elementary School in the Springdale School District, was recently named the 2022 Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) Assistant Principal of the Year. Mike Mertens, AAEA Assistant Executive Director, and Dr. Jared Cleveland, Superintendent of Springdale School District, presented Mrs. Athey with the award at her school on December 5. Congratulations, Mrs. Athey!

Jason Reeves

AASSP Assistant Principal of the Year

Jason Reeves, Assistant Principal of Alma High School in the Alma School District, was recently named the Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Assistant Principal of the Year. Dr. Mike Hernandez, AAEA Executive Director, and Dr. Bryan Duffie, Superintendent of Alma School District, presented Mr. Reeves with the award during a school assembly on December 6, 2022. Congratulations, Mr. Reeves!