< TO GEORGIA ACADEMIC DECATHLON STATE COMPETITION Georgia Academic Decathlon Round 2 Scores - 2025-26 2025-26 Round 2 Scores The below teams participated in this year’s Round 2 Competition. These scores only include the 7 objective tests. + State Competition Participant * Missing one student’s scores. ** Missing multiple students or tests / No score to report +Muscogee A Columbus 21,047 +Atlanta A North Atlanta 19,997 +Floyd A Model 18,801 +Clayton Elite Scholars Academy 18,771 +Dougherty A Westover 18,142 +Richmond A Davidson 17,752 +Rockdale Rockdale Magnet 16,757 +Richmond B AR Johnson 16,248 +Richmond C Academy of Richmond 16,240 +Floyd B Armuchee 15,467 +Atlanta B Washington 14,670 +Dougherty B Monroe Comp 14,571 +Muscogee Hardaway 14,279 +Muscogee Shaw 14,048 +Floyd C Coosa 13,988 Muscogee Carver 13,778 Muscogee Rainey-McCullers 13,766 * Richmond Laney 13,651 Muscogee Spencer 13,440 Atlanta Mays 12,717 Richmond Hephzibah 12,517 Richmond Westside 11,882 Muscogee Kendrick 11,812 Atlanta BEST 11,800 Richmond Glenn Hills 11,782 Floyd Pepperell 11,694 ** Muscogee Northside 11,040 ** Richmond Josey 10,699 Richmond Richmond Co Tech 8,176 ** Richmond Butler 6,234 ** < TO GEORGIA ACADEMIC DECATHLON STATE COMPETITION Back to Top CONTACT: Michelle Crawford GAD State Director mcrawford@pageinc.org 404-414-3041

Serving members in multiple systems throughout Georgia. < Back BJ Jenkins Director of Membership bjjenkins@pageinc.org More than 20 years ago, BJ joined PAGE as a MSR serving 22 school systems. Traveling around the district afforded her opportunities to speak with educators from throughout the state. Though much information was shared, the recurring theme was the need for assistance. Believing everyone needs a support system, BJ strives to ensure that all educators have the tools necessary for success in the profession. A graduate of Emanuel County Institute and the University of West Georgia, BJ lives in the metro Atlanta area with her husband and daughter.

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< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE FAQ What is FGE? Future Georgia Educators is a co-curricular or extracurricular program designed to provide middle and high school students with the opportunity to explore careers in education. Many adults recall Future Teachers of America (FTA) clubs in high schools when they were students. FGE is a version of the same idea, only customized to Georgia. Who sponsors FGE? FGE is sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the state’s largest professional organization for educators. The state FGE office manages the network of FGE chapters, offers support to advisors through trainings and communications, hosts events around the state, and fields questions from advisors and anyone interested in learning more about FGE. Why start an FGE chapter? It’s no secret that our nation–including Georgia–is experiencing a teacher shortage. A large percentage of Georgia’s teaching workforce is at or nearing retirement age, and additional factors in the rising demand for teachers are increases in student enrollment and the loss of large numbers of novice teachers. Furthermore, according to a report by NPR ( https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/03/23/6-things-know-about-us-teacher-shortages-and-how-solve-them ), for nearly a decade, fewer people have been going to school to become teachers. Clearly, our state needs to increase the number of capable, caring teachers available to Georgia’s classrooms. FGE chapters serve not only to encourage young people into the noble profession of teaching, they also begin to prepare them for the realities of the classroom. As we like to say, FGE gives students a chance to explore teaching “from the other side of the desk.” Is FGE an approved CTSO in Georgia? While FGE is a student organization that supports the Education and Training pathways in the state, it is not approved as a CTSO for the Education pathways (ECE and TAP). A number of schools nevertheless choose to affiliate their education pathway classes with FGE because of the specific focus on education. FGE is an opportunity for those students interested in teaching to be connected to a larger network of students with similar interests and goals. It also serves as an opportunity for those students who might not yet be eligible to enroll in an education course (e.g., freshmen and sophomores), who don’t have room in their schedules for the education elective, or who may not be sure enough that they are interested in teaching to commit to a course. FGE is a broader opportunity for more students and can serve as a feeder program to the education pathway. Can we establish an FGE chapter if our school doesn’t offer any education pathway courses? Absolutely! FGE works as a co-curricular or extra-curricular program. Who can be an FGE Chapter Advisor? Selecting the best possible chapter advisor is critical to the success of the chapter. It is recommended that this person be a faculty member who is enthusiastic about the profession, a positive role model, and an exemplary leader. The chapter advisor is not required to be a member of PAGE or any particular professional association. How much does it cost to have an FGE chapter? State affiliation is available through PAGE and is “chapter-based,” meaning each chapter pays only $30 per year. Among other benefits, state affiliation makes your chapter eligible for discounted registration prices at state events. To affiliate your chapter, click “Chapter Affiliation” in the menu at the left of this page. How will I know what to do with a new FGE chapter? The FGE Starter Guide is filled with suggestions and step-by-step guidance to developing a yearly action plan. Additional suggestions are offered on this FGE website. Explore the options on the left of this page. Okay, I’m ready to get started. What do I do first? From the navigation menu on the left, select “How to Start an FGE Chapter.” If you have additional questions, contact the state FGE state director: Mary Ruth Ray PAGE Direct line/cell: 912-237-1899 Click here to email RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to GAD Home Georgia Academic Decathlon GAD Interview Judges Volunteer Information Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Kennesaw State University Download 2024 Interview Judge Letter below GAD Interview Judges Packet 2023-2024 .pdf Download PDF • 151KB Thank you for agreeing to be a judge for this year's Interview competition for the PAGE Georgia Academic Decathlon. We will have 12 teams of judges with as many as 36 volunteers, therefore, it is crucial that we have consistency in judging for a fair competition. This video shows some examples of "good" and "bad" interview interactions and gives you an idea of what to expect. A training session will be held just prior to the competition where you will get more detailed information and be able to ask questions. We ask that you take a moment to look at the video sample (below) of an average interview for Academic Decathlon. Some of the interviews during competition will be better and some not as good as this one. A completed score sheet for the sample interview is also available by clicking on Sample Score Sheet (below the video). Click here to download the Sample Interview Sheet. This is just a sample. All interviews will be scored electronically using personal devices on a Google form. Important points for Interview judges: Leave your emotions at the door. Their coaches will make them feel good, you judge them. Coaches need honest judging in order to help students improve. Each student will provide copies of his or her resume for each of the judges. You will get a list of sample questions that you may ask. Begin scoring each interview as an average interview (5 or 6) and go up or down from there. Scores range from 1 to 10. Sincerely, David Holland GAD Interview Coordinator Return to Volunteer Information Page RETURN TO GEORGIA ACADEMIC DECATHLON HOME Back to Top CONTACT: Michelle Crawford GAD State Director mcrawford@pageinc.org 404-414-3041

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Knowledge Bowl Purpose Competition Purpose In this competition students must demonstrate their familiarity with and understanding of their education pathway (TAP or ECE) curriculum and Georgia’s Code of Ethics for Educators. Questions will be drawn from sections of the ECE and TAP curricula that overlap (human development, education professional organizations, education ethics, etc.). This competition requires students to demonstrate knowledge of pathway content and to think about an ethical issue and employ critical-thinking skills to assess the situation in light of the standards in the Code of Ethics. To participate, students must first thoroughly study the Code of Ethics and the Knowledge Bowl Study Guide . Working as a team, they will then participate in a live quiz-bowl type competition at FGE Day, utilizing Kahoot! , an Internet-based, digital classroom response system.This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESSO3, ESS04, ESS07, ESS08, EDC03, and EDC08. RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

PAGE One Winter 2026 Click on individual articles to access the full issue A Message from the President: When the Plan Shifts, the Goal Stands Strong Daniel Hurst’s words, “If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan but never the goal,” could have been written for Georgia educators. No group understands better that the pathway to success is rarely straight. Every school year brings surprises, challenges, and opportunities, and teachers are constantly adjusting, rethinking, and reimagining how to help students thrive. Yet, despite the shifting plans, one goal has remained constant: supporting every child and creating safe, A Message from the Executive Director: Your PAGE Benefits As a PAGE member, you have access to more benefits and services than any other Georgia educator association. An association of educators for educators, PAGE exists for you. While the peace of mind that results from knowing you’re covered by PAGE’s exceptional legal protection is paramount, the rewards of your PAGE membership are both broad and deep. One-on-One Coaching A unique benefit of your PAGE membership – a service not provided by any other Georgia educator associatio Feature Story: The 2026 Legislative Session is Underway Multiple Education-Focused Topics Beneath the Gold Dome Include a Proposed One-Time Salary Supplement for Educators. PAGE Legislative Staff are Advocating and Reporting on Each Issue. Make Your Plans to Stay Informed and Engaged. The 2026 Legislative Session is Underway The General Assembly convened Jan. 12 at the State Capitol in Atlanta and adopted an adjournment resolution which set the calendar for the remainder of the session. On Jan. 15 , Gov. Brian P. Kemp delivered The PAGE Legislative Team Advocates for You L-R Front: Ciccarelli and Suggs. L-R Back: Aycock and Stephens In your role as a Georgia educator, advocating for students is one of the important ways you look out for them. At PAGE, advocating for Georgia educators is one of the many important ways we look out for you. As you consider the factors that impact your ability to effectively serve students while growing in your profession, caring for your family, cultivating work/life balance, and preparing for your future, there From the PAGE Legal Team: An IEP FAQ In today’s fast-changing education environment, it is critical that educators follow current legal requirements for IEPs and IEP meetings. Federal law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), requires public schools to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for every eligible student with a disability. The PAGE legal department frequently receives questions about how these rules apply in practice, and IEPs often raise u PAGE One-on-One Coaching: The Help You Need When You Need It Are you experiencing burnout and in need of support, resources, and strategies? PAGE Coaching can help. Do you need insight to help refine classroom management plans or effectively counter disruptive behavior? PAGE Coaching can help. Seeking proven strategies for dealing with parental complaints or concerns? PAGE Coaching can help. Would you like information and assistance as you address challenging situations with students, peers, or administrators? PAGE Coaching can help. C PAGE Professional Learning: Helping You Excel When you excel, your students excel. PAGE Professional Learning is here to help you as you help others. Your work impacts lives and, ultimately, changes the world. And when the world changes, students need teachers, coaches, administrators, and support staff to help them learn new information, understand how to use it, and transfer it to any situation where solid thinking and wise decision making are required. Although most people may not immediately think of teachers as stud From the PAGE Legal Team: Great Information to Know Legal Rights & Responsibilities of Georgia Educators It is essential to be aware of your legal rights and responsibilities as a Georgia educator. PAGE Legal shares this great information to know… Strategic Waiver District and Charter Districts Each school district in Georgia is classified as either a Strategic Waiver District or a Charter District (with the exception of one district which is a No Waiver District). The classification of your district impacts specific rights re Personalized Service by Educators for Educators: Your PAGE Membership Services Representatives 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 Re Focus Story: The Birth of PAGE The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) began in 1975 as a bold idea. More than 50 years later, it’s the largest independent educator association in the nation. The story of PAGE begins with the story of its founders Paul Copeland and Lillian Cantrell who, together with a few fellow Georgia educators, forged a truly independent, non-partisan association. Copeland, then personnel director for DeKalb County Schools, recognized a growing concern among educators Have You Heard? Dr. Felicia Mayfield will inspire you with her wisdom, educate you with her story, and compel you to make a difference with your talents and your time. This educator’s approach to life is deeply embedded in her view of the world, her interactions with others, and her hope for the change that relationships and learning can generate. Click on the headphones to listen. We’ve Got You Covered: Unmatched Legal & Liability Protection Throughout your career as a Georgia educator, you will experience great joy and satisfaction. Few professions have so much potential for positive impact and personal fulfillment. Yet, challenges of many types will arise as well. As a PAGE member, you have access to staff attorneys for legal guidance at all points along the way. And, should you ever encounter legal issues related to your duties as an educator, your PAGE membership provides the best legal protection and profess Coming Soon: PAGE Online Business Meeting COMING THIS SPRING: Your Opportunity to Review Annual Reports and Elect PAGE Leadership. On or after May 1, access the Online Business Meeting through a link on the PAGE website or in a message that will be sent May 1 to all members at the email addresses on file with PAGE. Through the link, you will be able to: VIEW this year’s annual reports: PAGE Membership Report; PAGE, PAGE Foundation, and Legal Defense Fund Financials, and VOTE for the SY 2026–27 slate of PAGE officer Legal Defense Fund Consolidating Statements

Lead. Learn. Change is the definitive volume about Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Lead. Learn. Change. It’s what educators do every day. And the title of a book dedicated to teaching and learning. Click here to order. Lead. Learn. Change. started with the PAGE Impact Project – a research and analysis initiative designed to explore PAGE’s positive impact on Georgia educators, students, and public education. The book blends data, anecdotes, and commentary with an in-depth look into what PAGE does and why we do it. Embedded in the book, and its companion podcast, is the notion that “the very essence of teaching is change.” Lead. Learn. Change. is available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon.com h ere and may soon be added to additional outlets. All profits from the book will support the Dr. Allene Magill Scholarship Fund — overseen by the PAGE Foundation and awarded annually with 12 additional PAGE scholarships. Questions or comments for Lead. Learn. Change. author David Reynolds? You can reach him at bookfeedback@pageinc.org . Acclaim for Lead. Learn. Change. “H ow do we teach decency in thought and in deed in a profession that intentionally cultivat es our future by means of our children? We educators who divest of self, and actually feel good about it, will especially appreciate this book.” — Dr. Felicia Mayfield, Associate Professor and Chair of Curriculum and Instruction, Clark Atlanta University “What routines blind me? What do I need to let go of? Who do I surround myself with? This book leads the reader to ask, and act on, these important questions.” — Hannah Talley, Award-winning Georgia educator “If you’re ready to make a real difference as a teacher, or in any other human endeavor, this book is an excellent guide.” — Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose

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AB State and Region Winners < RETURN TO ACADEMIC BOWL PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State and Region Winners State Winner and Finalists 2025-2026 On March 28, 2026 (after being rescheduled twice because of weather!), the top twenty-two Regional Academic Bowl teams competed at Georgia College to determine the PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Champion. Here are the eight finalists. (Click here for the press release.) State Champion Riverwatch Middle School – Forsyth County Second Place River Trail Middle School – Fulton County Third Place South Forsyth Middle School – Forsyth County Fourth Place Lost Mountain Middle School – Cobb County Fifth Place The Westminster Schools – Fulton County Independent Sixth Place Stallings Island Middle School – Columbia County Seventh Place Richards Middle School – Muscogee County Eighth Place Autrey Mill Middle School – Fulton County State Photo Gallery The final rankings for the 9th through 22nd place State Championship teams are below. 9th place - David T Howard 10th place - Stratford 11th place - Mossy Creek 12th place - Dean Rusk 13th place - Southeast Bulloch 14th place - Durham 15th place - Youth 16th place - Jefferson 17th place - Bonaire 18th place - Lakeside 19th place - Robert Cross 20th place - Savannah Country Day 21st place - Brookwood 22nd place - Rainey McCullers Region Winners 2025-2026 (Winners are listed by region in alphabetical order.) Region 1 Winners Host: Rebecca Forester, Durham Middle School Durham Middle School , Cobb County Schools Coaches: Rebecca Forester, Whitney Morris, Maria Levreault Lost Mountain Middle School , Cobb County Schools Coach: Jennifer Dawson Region 2 Winners Host: Eric Norris, Creekland Middle School Dean Rusk Middle School, Cherokee County Schools Coaches: Courtney Jasman, Kim Dye The Westminster Schools, Fulton Independent School Coaches: Jon Hathorn, Robert Cochran Region 3 Winners Host: Scott Johnson, North Gwinnett Middle School Autrey Mill Middle School , Fulton County Schools Coaches: Autumn Scott, Gabrielle Puckett River Trail Middle School, Fulton County Schools Coaches: Kassie Dooley-Smith, Amanda Singletary, Grace Hernandez Region 4 Winners Host: Scott Johnson, North Gwinnett Middle School Riverwatch Middle School , Forsyth County Schools Coaches: Ann Hicks, Laura Jopling South Forsyth Middle School , Forsyth County Schools Coach: Stephanie Chanoski Region 5 Winners Host: Anhvu Tran, Jean Childs Young Middle School DT Howard Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools Coach: Jessica Hughes Martin Luther King Middle School , Atlanta Public Schools Coach: Tarana Ramey Region 6 Winners Host: Robin Richards, Commerce High School Jefferson Middle School , Jefferson City Schools Coach: Lindy Pals Youth Middle School , Walton County Schools Coach: Jeff Morgan Region 7 Winners Host: Deborah Hundt, Stallings Island Middle School Lakeside Middle School , Columbia County Schools Coach: Timothy Hunter Stallings Island Middle School , Columbia County Schools Coaches: Elizabeth Ngo, Deborah Hundt Region 8 Winners Host: Julie Ash, Feagin Mill Middle School Stratford Academy , Bibb Independent Coaches: Dana Griffin, Anslie Fields Mount de Sales Academy , Bibb Independent Coach: Keith Bartlett Region 9 Winners Host: Sam Peavy, Georgia Southwestern State University Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts , Muscogee County Schools Coach: Zachary Brundidge Richards Middle School , Muscogee County Schools Coach: Andrea Bingham Region 10 Winners Host: Julie Ash, Feagin Mill Middle School Bonaire Middle School , Houston County Schools Coaches: William Cooper, Dianne James Mossy Creek Middle School , Houston County Schools Coaches: Carol Kohn, Michelle Starley Region 11 Winners Host: Mandy Dozier, Robert Cross Middle Magnet Brookwood School , Thomas Independent Coach: Amanda Hanke Robert Cross Middle Magnet , Dougherty County Schools Coaches: Mandy Dozier, Holly Strickland Region 12 Winners Host: Misty Eastlake, Long County Middle School Savannah Country Day School , Independent, Chatham County Coaches: Sarah Kovensky, Laura Lynne Powers Southeast Bulloch Middle School , Bulloch County Schools Coaches: Brandon Poole, Missy Beck Hear from one of the 2023-24 River Trail team members about his experience at the 2024 PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Championship. RETURN TO PAGE ACADEMIC BOWL FOR MIDDLE GRADES HOME Back to Top CONTACT: Michelle Crawford Academic Bowl State Director mcrawford@pageinc.org 404-414-3041