Professional Association of Georgia Educators

It was a wonderful time celebrating educators at the Georgia Teacher of the Year Gala at the Georgia Aquarium. PAGE, a proud sponsor, was represented by Executive Director Craig Harper (left photo, second from right), Foundation President Dr. Hayward Cordy (left photo, far left), and Membership Services Representatives Peggy Brown (left photo, middle right), Mary Ruth Ray (left photo, far right), and Gina Tucker (left photo, second from left).

Congratulations to Clifton Ridge Middle School's Charm Mapp (left photo, middle left) for being named the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year and to Metter High School's Dr. Victor Fordham (right photo, middle right) as the runner-up. Thank you for all you do!

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The future looks bright!

PAGE Membership Services Representative Michele Dechman (not pictured) joined in the celebration of future educators at the Thomas County Central High School’s Teach in the Peach Statewide Educator Signing Day. Students throughout the state showed their commitment to joining the teaching profession.

Congratulations to Thomas County Central High School's Matthew Anuez (left photo) and Bailey Jesson (right photo) for earning the Valdosta Sullivan Scholars Program scholarship, named in honor of the late Ruby Sullivan and her 67-year career in education. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, books, fees, and more for students pursuing the teaching profession. Outstanding!

An exciting glimpse of the future for Georgia educators!
PAGE Membership Services Representative Michele Dechman (left photo, far left) celebrated and encouraged students participating in the Teach in the Peach Statewide Educator Signing Day, signaling their intent to join the teaching profession.
Congratulations to Thomasville High School’s Willa Copps (right photo, left), Ava Yentzer (right photo, middle), and Ana Chambers (right photo, right) for their commitment. Great things ahead!

It was an absolute privilege to join more than 40 principals finishing their first year at the Georgia State University Principals Center! 👏👏
These principals, who were enrolled in the program through Georgia State’s College of Education, were recognized at the Annual New Principals Celebration this week.
PAGE Executive Director Craig Harper (left photo, left), PAGE Membership Services Representative Dr. Felicia Mayfield (left photo, middle), and Director of Membership Services BJ Jenkins (left photo, right) took part in the event.
Felicia, who is also a PAGE coach, delivered an inspiring speech while accepting the Lighting the Path Leadership Award, encouraging others to meet and exceed the challenges of leadership. The Principals Center’s Executive Director Dr. Dionne Cowan (right photo, right) and Associate Director Rebecca Graham (right photo, left) joined Felicia for a photograph.
Congratulations to Felicia and all of the principals completing their first year of leadership! Great work!

Wow! What a glorious day! More than 2,000 students and career changers from throughout the state signaled their commitments today to teach and prepare Georgia’s future generations! 👏👏

A proud sponsor, PAGE was honored to attend, celebrate, and award scholarships to several incredible future educators. The future is bright! ☀️