Personalized Service by Educators for Educators: Your PAGE Membership Services Representatives
- dalillama
- Nov 4
- 7 min read
Wouldn’t it be excellent if there were a PAGE expert who lives and works in your area and is available to help you maximize your membership by answering questions, highlighting benefits and services of which you may not be aware, and connecting you directly with PAGE staff throughout the association? Wouldn’t it also be wonderful if this expert had first-hand knowledge of the daily joys and challenges of work as a Georgia educator?
Great news! Your PAGE Membership Services Representative (MSR) is all this and more.
As part of Georgia’s largest educator association, you have a PAGE MSR dedicated specifically to serving you and your fellow members. All PAGE MSRs are former Georgia educators—knowledgeable about PAGE programs and initiatives and able to either directly provide what you need or connect you with someone on staff who can.
Perhaps, for example, a situation arises in your classroom, school, or district that concerns you. You’re thinking it may be something to discuss with a PAGE attorney, but you aren’t sure when or how to take that action. In such cases, your PAGE MSR is your first point of contact.
Maybe you’d like to apply for a PAGE Educator Grant or PAGE Foundation Scholarship but aren’t sure how to begin. Your PAGE MSR can provide you with information, connect you to resources, and introduce you to program-specific staff members.
Or maybe you’ve come to a crossroads in your career. You’re feeling stalled, stagnant, and unsure of what’s next on the horizon. You’re weighing options but aren’t quite sure which would serve you best. If you’re considering expanding your experience through PAGE professional learning, your MSR can talk with you about available courses and registration. If you’re seeking professional support through PAGE Coaching, your MSR can share details about how the program works and how to get started. And if you’d like to become more involved in PAGE advocacy with policymakers on legislation impacting Georgia educators, your MSR can provide insight into the many ways you can do so.
These are just a few examples of the many personalized services that your PAGE MSR can provide. Additional helps include:
Creating, verifying, or updating your information in the PAGE portal to ensure accuracy and coverage.
Assisting you with navigating the self-service membership portal.
Scheduling a PAGE attorney to present the Code of Ethics at your school or district.
Presenting during faculty meetings, new teacher orientations, and professional development sessions.
Providing information about Future Georgia Educators (FGE), PAGE STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition), and other PAGE programs and benefits.
Presenting about PAGE and the teaching profession to high school and university education programs.
Celebrating and recognizing PAGE Educator Grant and Scholarship recipients.
Recommending individual members as subject matter experts for inclusion in PAGE One magazine articles.
Connecting you with your school’s PAGE Ambassador.
You’ll find a PAGE MSR in every region of Georgia. We encourage you to get to know your district’s MSR and take advantage of the knowledge and support your dedicated PAGE expert can provide.
Your PAGE MSR Team
Kathy Arena
Serving members in Burke, Clarke, Columbia, Elbert, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes.
Kathy has served PAGE members since 2014, dedicating her time and talents to members within 16 school systems and the College of Education at Augusta University. She is a graduate of Evans High School and Augusta College, where she earned her Education Specialist degree in Early Childhood Education. Kathy lives in Evans, Georgia, with her husband, John, and their two children. She is an avid reader and animal lover who enjoys traveling and being a grandparent.
Jo Breedlove-Johnson
Serving members in Cherokee and Fulton counties (excluding Atlanta Public Schools, served by Gina Tucker).
A Georgia educator for more than 30 years, two-time Teacher of the Year, and lifelong PAGE member, Jo is a graduate of Mercer University and deeply thankful for the positive influences of her family of educators. Her desire to share the value of PAGE led her to become a consultant and later an MSR in 2011. Jo thrives on connecting with educators and school staff to share the benefits of PAGE membership. A resident of Cumming, Georgia, she enjoys antiquing, traveling to the mountains and beach, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Peggy Brown
Serving members in Baldwin, Butts, Henry, Jasper, Jones, Newton, Monroe, Morgan, Putnam, Rockdale, Social Circle City, and Walton.
Peggy has served as a PAGE MSR since 2015. She especially enjoys connecting members with PAGE experts who can provide needed assistance. Peggy graduated from the University of Georgia and taught for 17 years at Loganville Elementary and Youth Middle School in Walton County. Before joining PAGE, she was the school’s PAGE building contact. Peggy lives in Monroe, Georgia, with her husband, three children, and three grandchildren. She enjoys family time, mountain trips, and beekeeping.
Laura Clements
Serving members in Appling, Bacon, Ben Hill, Bleckley, Coffee, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Dublin City, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Washington, Wheeler, Wilcox, and Wilkinson.
Laura is a Tift County native and graduate of Tift County High School, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and Brewton Parker College. She began her PAGE career in 2013 and enjoys meeting and assisting members across her 23-county district. Laura lives in Fitzgerald with her husband and two sons. She’s an active Hurricanes Baseball Booster, past PTO president, and Braves fan who loves watching her children play sports.
Kerry Coursey
Serving members in Jenkins, Savannah-Chatham, and Screven.
Kerry joined PAGE in 2025 as MSR for Savannah-Chatham County educators. She previously served as teacher, assistant principal, and principal at the middle and high school levels in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. A graduate of Armstrong State College and Georgia Southern University, she was named the 2013 NAESP National Distinguished Middle School Principal from Georgia. Kerry and her husband, Jamie, live in Savannah and have a daughter specializing in Agriculture Communications.
Michele Dechman
Serving members in Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Pelham City, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, Thomas, Thomasville City, Webster, and Worth.
Michele joined PAGE in 2022 following a 30-year career in public schools. She continues to advocate for teachers and enjoys visiting schools, building relationships, and sharing PAGE’s benefits. Michele earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Florida State University and her specialist degree from Valdosta State University. She lives in Thomasville, Georgia, with her educator husband and their son, a student at Kennesaw State University. Michele enjoys reading, sports, and canvas painting.
Will Esters
Serving members in Candler, Emanuel, Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, and Vidalia City.
Will retired from Dalton Public Schools in 2024 after more than 30 years as a teacher, school leader, and district leader in learning management systems and curriculum. He holds degrees from McNeese State University and the University of Alabama. Now living in Lyons, Georgia, with his family, he continues to support teachers and school staff through PAGE.
Hayley Gilreath
Serving members in Bartow, Calhoun City, Cartersville City, Catoosa, Chattooga, Chickamauga City, Dade, Dalton City, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Pickens, Polk, Rome City, Trion City, Walker, and Whitfield.
A Georgia educator for more than 30 years, Hayley began serving northwest Georgia members as a PAGE MSR in 2021. She’s also part of the PAGE Coaching team. Hayley is a graduate of Berry College, University of West Georgia, and Lincoln University, where she earned degrees in early childhood, special education, and leadership. She lives in Calhoun, Georgia, with her husband and son. Hayley teaches part-time at NWGA RESA, supports special education candidates, and enjoys gardening, cross-stitching, and spending time with family and friends.
Bob Heaberlin
Serving members in Bremen City, Carroll, Carrollton City, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Haralson, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Thomaston-Upson, and Troup.
Bob joined PAGE in 2022 after a 50-year career in K–12 and higher education as a teacher, principal, coach, professor, and administrator. He earned degrees from Ohio University, Francis Marion College, West Georgia College, and the University of Georgia. Named NAESP National Distinguished Middle School Principal from Georgia in 2011 and AMLE National Educator of the Year in 2012, Bob lives in Coweta County with his wife.
B.J. Jenkins
Serving members in multiple districts throughout Georgia.
BJ joined PAGE more than 20 years ago as an MSR serving 22 school systems. A graduate of Emanuel County Institute and the University of West Georgia, she’s passionate about helping educators access the support they need to succeed. She lives in the metro Atlanta area with her husband and daughter.
Felicia Mayfield
Serving members in DeKalb County and Decatur City.
Felicia has served Georgia educators for more than 50 years. After joining PAGE as a coach in 2024, she became an MSR in 2025 to serve DeKalb County educators. She spent 36 years in DeKalb schools as a teacher, principal, coordinator, director, and associate superintendent, and later taught for 12 years at Clark Atlanta University. A certified life coach and leader, Felicia is also a Senior Olympics medalist in swimming, a UGA Master Gardener, and co-chair of her church’s Deaconess Ministry. She holds three degrees from Georgia State University.
Mary Ruth Ray
Serving members in Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Wayne.
Mary Ruth Ray of Glennville, Georgia, has been with PAGE since 1998 and has over 30 years of experience in education. A former Tattnall County Teacher of the Year, she chairs the Tattnall County Board of Education and leads PAGE’s Future Georgia Educators (FGE) work. She lives with her husband, Chuck, and enjoys time with their four children and five grandchildren on the coastal Georgia waters.
Joy Robinson
Serving members in Brooks, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Cook, Echols, Glynn, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Valdosta City, and Ware.
Joy joined PAGE in 2022 following a 15-year career as an elementary school teacher. A Valdosta State University graduate and former PAGE Board of Directors member, she’s now a PAGE coach and MSR dedicated to supporting teachers and building relationships across South Georgia.
Craig Wilcox
Serving members in Paulding County.
Craig began with PAGE in 2025 after a 30-year career in Paulding County Schools, where he served as teacher, assistant principal, transportation director, and principal at multiple levels. He holds degrees from Valdosta State and Jacksonville State Universities and lives in Dallas, Georgia, with his wife of 30 years and their children.
Gina Tucker
Serving members in Atlanta Public Schools and Clayton County.
Gina has been a PAGE MSR since 2018, working with educators in Atlanta Public Schools and Clayton County. A graduate of Washington County High School, the University of West Georgia, and Walden University, she earned degrees in middle grades education and spent 17 years teaching in elementary and middle schools. Gina lives in Sandersville, Georgia, with her husband and two children and is passionate about promoting education, teamwork, and personal growth.