Awards

Ahna Davis

AASSP Principal of the Year

Ahna Davis, Principal at Cabot Freshman Academy in the Cabot School District, was recently named the 2023 Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Principal of the Year. This award is given each year to an Arkansas secondary level principal who has succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students and has been recognized as exhibiting exceptional leadership skills in the school community.

Novella Humphrey

AAFC Howard Wallace Federal Coordinator of the Year

Novella Humphrey, Director of Federal Programs/ Curriculum of Southside School District, was recently named the 2023 Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators (AAFC) Howard Wallace Federal Coordinator of the Year. This award is given each year in honor of Mr. Howard Wallace, long time school educator, Arkansas Department of Education staff member, and mentor to many. award recognizes an Arkansas educator for outstanding service to public schools and for “making a difference.”

Monroe Pointer

ASPMA School Plant Manager of the Year

Monroe Pointer, Director of Facilities with Jonesboro Public Schools, was recently named the 2023 Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) School Plant Manager of the Year. This award is given each year to an Arkansas school plant manager who has succeeded in contributing to a positive and motivating learning and teaching environment and has been recognized as exhibiting exceptional leadership skills in the school community and at the state level.