Awards

Dr. Julie Quast

AAMLA Assistant Principal of the Year

Dr. Julie Quast, Assistant Principal at Lakeside Middle School in the Lakeside School District, was recently named the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Administrators (AAMLA) Assistant Principal of the Year. Dr. Mike Hernandez, AAEA Executive Director, along with Mr. Shawn Cook, Superintendent of Lakeside School District, presented Dr. Quast with the award on December 23, 2022.

Robyn Keene

Truett Goatcher Arkansas School Business Administrator of the Year

Robyn Keene, Chief Financial Officer of Conway School District, has been selected as the 2023 Truett Goatcher Arkansas School Business Administrator of the Year by the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials. The award was presented during a surprise presentation at the Conway School Board meeting on Tuesday, January 10. Mrs. Keene will also be recognized at the AASBO Conference on February 9.

Nominations Solicited for the 2023

Howard Wallace Federal Coordinator of the Year Award

The AAFC Board of Directors will recognize the Howard Wallace Federal Coordinator of the Year at the 2023 AAFC Spring Conference on May 3-5. To make nominations, please complete the form linked below and email to Karen Dean at k.dean@theaaea.org. Deadline for nominations: February 10, 2023.

The late Howard Wallace passed away in 1994 after a lifetime of service to the teachers and children of Arkansas. As a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and long-time ADE federal program advisor, Howard “made a difference” in the lives of those who knew and worked with him. This award recognizes an Arkansas educator for outstanding service to public schools and for “making a difference.”