
Congratulations to Dr. Julie Quast, Assistant Principal at Lakeside Middle School in the Lakeside School District. She was recently named the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Administrators (AAMLA) Assistant Principal of the Year.


Congratulations to Mr. Jason Reeves of Alma High School! 2023 AASSP Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year.


Thank You Veterans!


The Federal Coordinators are wrapping up the Fall Conference by networking in groups with peers in similar size schools.


George Couros is speaking to a full house at the AAFC conference this morning. #AAFC2022


Congratulations to Dr. Jared Cleveland of the Springdale School District. 2023 AASA Superintendent of the Year!


Charles Warren (Ft Smith School District) is teaching about school revenues this morning at CASBO classes. Mr. Warren always gives little hints on relationship building with local officials during his presentations. This is good stuff!



Susan Gilley, AAFC Board President, kicks off the AAFC Spring Conference at the Hot Springs Convention Center today.


Congratulations to Principal Donaven Sims of Salem Elementary in the Bryant School District. Arkansas 2022 Elementary Principal of the Year! #AAESP #The_AAEA


Congratulations to Maurice Henry, Hope SD, Arkansas’ 2022 School Plant Manager of the Year! #ASPMA #The_AAEA


Congratulations to Steve Quinn, Benton SD, the 2022 Arkansas Middle Level Principal of the Year! #The_AAEA #AAMLA


Congratulations to Superintendent Nathan Morris, Princial Stephen Prince, and the rest of the team at Cross County High School for winning the 2022 NIET Founder’s Award More info at: https://bit.ly/2022FoundersAward-PressRelease


It was a great morning at the CTE Showcase hosted at Caddo Hills High School. The students and staff are doing amazing things. #careered #aactea



Congratulations to Carise Echols, Carolyn Lewis ES in Conway, Arkansas’ 2021-22 Assistant Elementary Principal of the Year!


Congratulations to Rachel Atkinson, Greenbrier SD, Arkansas’ 2021-22 Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year!


We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Kellar Noggle.
He served as AAEA Executive Director for 30 years until his retirement in 2005 and will be missed by many. Funeral arrangements can be found at https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/memorialpage.asp?id=61288&locid=14


Magnolia Superintendent John “Skipper” Ward was recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Education today as the Superintendent of the Year. Congrats Mr. Ward!


We were saddened by the passing of Marvell-Elaine School District Superintendent Mr. Henry Anderson. Mr. Anderson was an asset to education in Arkansas and will be deeply missed. Funeral information can be found at https://www.robinsonmortuary.com/obituaries/henry-anderson-jr


Congratulations to Lindsay Griffin, Greenbrier HS, Arkansas’ High School Assistant Principal of the Year! #AASSP #AAEA


DESE releases 2022-2023 Preliminary Teacher Salary Equalization Funding amounts. For additional details: https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4974