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Meet the PAGE staff and find links to contact them. Meet the PAGE Staff Locate Your Membership Services Representative Kathy Arena Membership Services Representative Robert Aycock Legislative Communications Specialist Tamme Bell Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jo Breedlove-Johnson Membership Services Representative Jaymela Brown Membership Services Specialist Peggy Brown Membership Services Representative Clinton Burston Assistant Database Coordinator Margaret Ciccarelli Director of Legislative Services Laura Clements Membership Services Representatives Hayward Cordy PAGE Foundation President John Corwin Information Technology Director Kerry Coursey Membership Services Representative Michelle Crawford Student Academic Program Sean DeVetter Staff Attorney Michele Dechman Membership Services Representative Will Esters Membership Services Representative Kniki Fanning Coordinator of Membership Services Tina Folsom Staff Attorney Kim Foster College Services Representative Hayley Gilreath Membership Services Representative Jessica Hall Membership Services Specialist Craig Harper Executive Director Jill Hay General Counsel/Director of Legal Bob Heaberlin Membership Services Representative Debbie Hughes Membership Services Coordinator Donna James Membership Services Representative BJ Jenkins Director of Membership Services Felicia Mayfield Membership Services Representative Ramona Mills Director of Communications Matthew Pence Staff Attorney Kathleen Pendleton Legal Assistant Mary Ruth Ray FGE Coordinator & Membership Services Representative David Reynolds Director of Innovation and Learning Joy Robinson Membership Services Representative Nicole Ross Administrative Support Coordinator Veronica Sims Administrative Support Jaunella Stanley Membership Services Specialist Josh Stephens Legislative Services Specialist Gina Tucker Membership Services Representative Nick Watson Communications Specialist Darius Williams Membership Services Specialist Leonard Williams Staff Attorney Tina Williams Membership Services Specialist

Learn about career opportuntities at Professional Association of Georgia Educators Career Opportunities with PAGE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the state’s largest organization for educators, is seeking candidates for the position of Communications Specialist: Design & Multimedia. This position supports the PAGE mission by producing visual content – design, videography, and more – that informs and celebrates its members while also informing all external and internal stakeholders. The individual in this role serves as lead producer of this content – coordinating, in collaboration with the Director of Communications – all aspects of ideation, creation, project planning and tracking, securing approvals, implementation, and monitoring/reporting post-launch analytics. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In collaboration with the Director of Communications and as part of a team that includes a Communications Specialist: Digital Media and Storytelling, the individual in this role will provide: • Visual Creative Deliverables – through graphic design, videography, and photography • Editorial Services – writing, editing, and proofreading • Digital Services – contributing to social media and the organizations website/CMS • Project Management – creating and maintaining detailed production schedules to ensure timely publication/implementation • Additional services as detailed in the full description available through the Learn More button below and as assigned by the Director of Communications This is a hybrid role: a combination of working with the team onsite at PAGE offices in Atlanta, at offsite meeting locations as well as working remotely from a greater Atlanta-based location. Occasional evening or weekend work required for PAGE events and project deadlines. Occasional travel within Georgia for PAGE events, interviews, and coverage. SALARY AND BENEFITS The starting salary is based on experience with an attractive health and retirement benefits package. PAGE provides a professional, supportive, and collaborative work environment that encourages employees to excel. APPLICATION PROCESS Submit role-specific resume and cover letter to: PAGE Director of Communications, pageone@pageinc.org . Resume/cover letter to address specifics of experience, skills, and core competencies – including software proficiencies. Cover letter to include link to creative portfolio. No calls, please. Learn More STAFF ATTORNEY The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the state’s largest organization for educators, is seeking candidates for the position of Staff Attorney . Our in-house legal department consists of six staff attorneys and two legal assistants. This is a full-time position for a self-starting, positive, and confident individual with excellent communications skills who will be responsible for advising and counseling PAGE members who have legal questions or concerns. The position holds the following type of job responsibilities. Answer legal calls, emails and general questions from members Advise and counsel members and conduct legal research Maintain records of legal calls and uploaded documents in legal database Review and edit member documents, responses, grievances, etc. Communication with opposing school board attorneys to address legal issues Make referrals to network attorneys, as needed Assist network attorneys, as needed Gather information for filing lawsuits and claims with insurer and explain coverage Give legal and Code of Ethics presentations as requested by schools or groups statewide Write legal article for PAGE One online magazine Attend PAGE Attorney Workshop Assist in planning and coordinating for PAGE Attorney Workshop Attend PAGE conferences and events, as requested Monitor legislative and state agency activity as it relates to our members and public education Attend CLE seminars, as assigned, and maintain required annual hours The beginning salary is competitive with an attractive health and retirement benefits package. The staff attorney position is home-based or can be based out of our Atlanta office, and will involve some travel. Apply by emailing a letter of interest and resume to : Ms. Jill Hay PAGE General Counsel & Director of Legal Services/Human Resources jillhay@pageinc.org No calls, please . Learn More Back to Home Page

News from PAGE members throughout the state of Georgia MEMBERSHIP NEWS Welcome to Future Georgia Educators! Read More Granting Opportunity: Jones County Educator Receives PAGE Educator Grant Read More Granting Opportunity: Carroll County Educator Receives PAGE Educator Grant Read More PAGE Grants at Work in Douglas County Classroom Read More Granting Opportunity: Jeff Davis Member Receives PAGE Educator Grant Read More PAGE Member Christy Todd Is 2024 National Teacher of the Year Finalist Read More PAGE STARs are shining in Thomaston-Upson County! Read More PAGE STARs are shining in Ware County! Read More You're Invited to PAGE Day on Capitol Hill! Read More Granting Opportunity in Ben Hill County Read More Grady County: PAGE Grants at Work in the Classroom Read More Granting Opportunity: Atkinson County Member Helping Students Achieve Goals Read More PAGE STARS are shining in Greene and Putnam Counties! Read More Such an honor to present at Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education! Read More Granting Opportunity: Lee County Member Receives PAGE Educator Grant Read More

PAGE Foundation Scholarships are awarded to eligible PAGE members who aspire to become teachers or to veteran teachers seeking to advance their academic careers. Applicants are scored on the basis of academic achievement and recommendations, as well as written essays. Each scholarship is a one-time cash award of $1,000 payable to the recipient’s college or university. PAGE Foundation Scholarships PAGE Foundation Scholarships are awarded to eligible PAGE members who aspire to become teachers or to veteran teachers seeking to advance their academic careers. Applicants are scored on the basis of academic achievement and recommendations, as well as written essays. Each scholarship is a one-time cash award of $500, $1,000, or $1500 payable to the recipient’s college or university. Hear from a Recent Scholarship Winner 2026 Application Process The deadline for submitting a 2026 PAGE Foundation Scholarship application has passed. The 2026 winners will be announced by mid-July. and to download an application. Scholarships are awarded to PAGE members who are veteran educators, paraprofessionals and college students. Additionally we award two scholarships to high school students who are interested in getting education degrees. About the Scholarships The PAGE Foundation has assisted with the cost of higher education since 1986. LEARN MORE Scholarships Offered The PAGE Foundation provides scholarships to teachers, support personnel, and college students who are PAGE members, as well as high school seniors who plan to major in Education. LEARN MORE Scholarship Timelines Ready to apply? Learn more about the scholarship deadlines and other important information. LEARN MORE Scholarship FAQs Have a question about PAGE Foundation scholarships? We've compiled a list of answers. LEARN MORE Scholarship Recipients The PAGE Foundation congratulates the winners of the 2025 PAGE Foundation Scholarships Program. All applications were reviewed by a panel of judges. The 2026 application will be available just before Christmas. LEARN MORE 2025 Scholarship Recipients Announced The 2025 scholarship process has concluded. 18 PAGE members and two recent high school graduates have been identified as this year's scholarship recipients. The list of winners is available on the Scholarship Recipients page of this website. Congratulations to this year's winners! Ready to apply for a PAGE Foundation Scholarship? READ MORE ABOUT INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS > Contact PAGE Foundation Scholarships Michelle Crawford, Coordinator PAGE Foundation Scholarships mcrawford@pageinc.org 404-414-3041

PAGE Georgia Academic Decathlon (GAD) opens the door to academic achievement for all students. An academic program for high school students, it challenges participants in 10 areas of study: Art, Economics, Essay, Interview Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science, and Speech. ​ GAD focuses on the importance of developing well-rounded individuals and provides an antidote to intellectual apathy and underachievement. This program provides incentive for average students, underachieving students, above-average students as well as academically talented students, to become interested in intellectual activities. Georgia Academic Decathlon Congratulations to everyone who attended 2026 State Competition! Winners are posted on the State Winners page . Click here for photos from the 2026 State Competition. GAD MENU ORDER GAD HONOR CORDS GAD WELCOMES YOU TO JOIN US! PAGE Georgia Academic Decathlon (GAD) opens the door to academic achievement for all students. An academic program for high school students, it challenges participants in 10 areas of study: Art, Economics, Essay, Interview, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science, and Speech. GAD focuses on the importance of developing well-rounded individuals and provides an antidote to intellectual apathy and underachievement. This program provides incentive for average students, underachieving students, above-average students as well as academically talented students, to become interested in intellectual activities. Learn More Here GAD MENU About GAD GAD Forms GAD Volunteer Information GAD: How Does It Work? GAD Dates and Registration GAD Curriculum GAD State Winners GAD Fall Workshop GAD As An Elective Course GAD State Competition GAD Coaches Manual GAD General FAQs GAD Showcase Speeches Academic Decathlon®, United States Academic Decathlon®, U.S. Academic Decathlon®, USAD, Super Quiz™, and the USAD logo are trademarks and service marks of The United States Academic Decathlon® Association and are used under license. CONTACT: Michelle Crawford GAD State Director mcrawford@pageinc.org 404-414-3041

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Locate Your PAGE MSR By School District Systems Beginning with P-S Filter by School District APPLY RESET For those who serve independent schools, choose the name of your school's county. BJ JENKINS Paulding County School District Contact / Bio HAYLEY GILREATH Pickens County School District Contact / Bio HAYLEY GILREATH Polk County School District Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Quitman County School District Contact / Bio KATHY ARENA Richmond County School System Contact / Bio KERRY COURSEY Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Seminole County School District Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Stewart County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Peach County School District Contact / Bio JOY ROBINSON Pierce County School District Contact / Bio LAURA CLEMENTS Pulaski County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Rabun County School District Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Rockdale County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Schley County School District Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Social Circle City School District Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Sumter County School District Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Pelham City School District Contact / Bio BOB HEABERLIN Pike County School District Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Putnam County School District Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Randolph County School District Contact / Bio HAYLEY GILREATH Rome City School District Contact / Bio KERRY COURSEY Screven County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Stephens County School District Contact / Bio

Read back issues of PAGE One magazine, the premier journal for Georgia Educators Previous Issues of PAGE One Magazine PAGE One 50th Anniversary Issue Read the issue Spring 2025 Read the issue Spring 2024 Read the issue Spring 2023 Read the issue Spring 2022 Read the issue May/June 2021 Read the issue May/June 2020 Read the issue Oct./Nov. 2019 Read the issue March/April 2019 Read the issue Jan./Feb. 2018 Read the issue March/April 2017 Read the issue Aug./ Sept. 2016 Read the issue Jan./Feb. 2016 Read the issue May/June 2015 Read the issue Oct./Nov 2014 Read the issue March/April 2014 Read the issue Winter 2026 Read the issue Fall 2025 Read the issue Winter 2025 Read the issue Winter 2024 Read the issue Winter 2023 Read the issue Jan./Feb. 2022 Read the issue January 2021 Read the issue March/April 2020 Read the issue Aug./Sept. 2019 Read the issue Jan./Feb. 2019 Read the issue Aug./Sept. 2017 Read the issue Jan./Feb. 2017 Read the issue May/June 2016 Read the issue Oct./Nov. 2015 Read the issue March/April. 2015 Read the issue Aug./Sept. 2014 Read the issue Oct./Nov. 2013 Read the issue 2025 New Member Special Edition Read the issue Fall 2024 Read the issue Fall 2023 Read the issue Fall 2022 Read the issue Aug./Sept. 2021 Read the issue Aug./Sept. 2020 Read the issue Jan./Feb. 2020 Read the issue May/June 2019 Read the issue Oct./Nov. 2018 Read the issue May/June 2017 Read the issue Oct./Nov. 2016 Read the issue March/April 2016 Read the issue Aug./Sept. 2015 Read the issue Jan./Feb. 2015 Read the issue May/June 2014 Read the issue Aug./Sept. 2013 Read the issue

Locate Your PAGE MSR By School District Systems Beginning with G-J Filter by School District APPLY RESET For those who serve independent schools, choose the name of your school's county. BJ JENKINS Gainesville City School District Contact / Bio JOY ROBINSON Glynn County School District Contact / Bio KATHY ARENA Greene County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Habersham County School District Contact / Bio BOB HEABERLIN Haralson County School District Contact / Bio BOB HEABERLIN Heard County School District Contact / Bio LAURA CLEMENTS Irwin County School District Contact / Bio LAURA CLEMENTS Jeff Davis County School District Contact / Bio KERRY COURSEY Jenkins County School District Contact / Bio HAYLEY GILREATH Gilmer County School District Contact / Bio HAYLEY GILREATH Gordon County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Griffin-Spalding County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Hall County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Harris County School District Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Henry County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Jackson County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Jefferson City School District Contact / Bio LAURA CLEMENTS Johnson County School District Contact / Bio KATHY ARENA Glascock County School District Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Grady County School District Contact / Bio DONNA JAMES Gwinnett County Public Schools Contact / Bio KATHY ARENA Hancock County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Hart County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Houston County Schools Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Jasper County School District Contact / Bio KATHY ARENA Jefferson County School District Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Jones County School District Contact / Bio

Locate Your PAGE MSR By School District Systems Beginning with A-B Filter by School District APPLY RESET For those who serve independent schools, choose the name of your school's county. LAURA CLEMENTS Appling County School District Contact / Bio LAURA CLEMENTS Bacon County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Banks County School District Contact / Bio LAURA CLEMENTS Ben Hill County School District Contact / Bio LAURA CLEMENTS Bleckley County School District Contact / Bio JOY ROBINSON Brooks County School District Contact / Bio WILL ESTERS Bulloch County School District Contact / Bio JOY ROBINSON Atkinson County School District Contact / Bio MICHELE DECHMAN Baker County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Barrow County Schools Contact / Bio JOY ROBINSON Berrien County School District Contact / Bio JOY ROBINSON Brantley County School District Contact / Bio WILL ESTERS Bryan County School District Contact / Bio KATHY ARENA Burke County School District Contact / Bio GINA TUCKER Atlanta Public Schools Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Baldwin County School District Contact / Bio HAYLEY GILREATH Bartow County School District Contact / Bio BJ JENKINS Bibb County School District Contact / Bio BOB HEABERLIN Bremen City School District Contact / Bio DONNA JAMES Buford City School District Contact / Bio PEGGY BROWN Butts County School District Contact / Bio

The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest-achieving high school seniors and the teachers most instrumental in their academic development. Since its creation in 1958 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the STAR program has honored more than 29,000 students. In the mid-1990s, the PAGE Foundation was asked to assume responsibility for the oversight, administration and promotion of the statewide STAR program. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to participate in this preeminent student/teacher academic recognition. PAGE STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest-achieving high school seniors and the teachers most instrumental in their academic development. Since its creation in 1958 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the STAR program has honored more than 30,000 students. In the mid-1990s, the PAGE Foundation was asked to assume responsibility for the oversight, administration and promotion of the statewide STAR program. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to participate in this preeminent student/teacher academic recognition. Congratulations to all PAGE STARs! Pictured from left are PAGE Foundation President Dr. Hayward Cordy, 2026 State PAGE STAR Teacher Jason Smith of PACE Academy, 2026 State PAGE STAR Student Dominic Hantula, a senior at PACE Academy, and PAGE Executive Director Craig Harper. Pictured from left are PAGE Foundation President Dr. Hayward Cordy, SouthState Bank Senior Vice President and Senior Treasury Management Sales Officer Charity Brundage, 2026 State Runner-up PAGE STAR Student Adithya Upadhyayula, a senior of Northview High School, 2026 State Runner-up PAGE STAR Teacher Dr. Matthew Sylvester of Northview High School, and PAGE Executive Director Craig Harper. Hear from the 2026 State PAGE STAR Winners: 2026 STAR Banquet Photos About PAGE STAR STAR Regions By School System STAR Timeline and Awards STAR State Winners 1959-2026 Student and Teacher Guidelines and Qualifications STAR Banquet and Selection of Winners 2026 Local STAR Winners View the List State STAR Winners 1959 to 2026 View the List Region STAR Winners 1959 to 2026 View the List How to become a STAR. Students from every accredited high school in Georgia are eligible to participate in this preeminent student/teacher academic recognition. To be nominated as a STAR, Georgia high school students meet several criteria, including having the highest SAT score at their schools on any single test date through November of their senior year and being in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. High school STAR Students are asked to name their STAR Teachers, who continue with their STAR Students at every level of the program. The educator the students chooses may be any Pre-K through 12 classroom teacher in good standing in an accredited Georgia school system or private school. Explore the Qualifications > Get in Touch with PAGE STAR 770-216-8555 (option 3) 800-334-6468 (option 3) star@pageinc.org Up