Awards

2025 AAESP Principal of the Year

Shavon Jackson

Shavon Jackson, Principal of Crawford Elementary in the Russellville School District, has been named the 2025 Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) Principal of the Year. This award is sponsored by Lifetouch. Ms. Jackson received the award during a surprise assembly at her school on March 14.

2025 NAFEPA State Leadership Recipients

The National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (NAFEPA) recently announced its 2025 State Leadership Recipients. These awards are in recognition of service for outstanding dedication and commitment to serving NAFEPA, federal educational programs, and most importantly, our children. These Arkansas winners were recognized and received their award at the NAFEPA 2025 National Conference which took place in Washington, DC on March 17-19, 2025.

Recipients from Arkansas include Terry Darnell from the Green Forest School District, Amy Robson from the Flippin School District, and Amanda Bittle from the Bald Knob School District. Pictured with the recipients are NAFEPA Board Members Kimberly Glass from the Springdale School District and Lea Metcalf-McDonald from the Texarkana School District.