Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators

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The Arkansas Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) has scheduled eight sessions of certification classes for July 22-23, 2026 at the UCA Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center in Conway. These classes will provide the training required for new Superintendents and Business Managers under AR Code 6-20-2204. Please note that classes will be held in-person only, there will be no live-stream available.
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Congratulations to Addison Lumpkins, Harmony Grove High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Addison is pictured receiving her scholarship check from Superintendent Heath Bennett.

Congratulations to Catherine Jackson, Rogers High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Catherine is pictured receiving her scholarship certificate from Principal Lisa Williams and AACIA Board Member Dr. Marcia Smith.

Congratulations to Allie Kindall, Valley Spring High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Allie is pictured receiving her scholarship certificate from AACIA Board Member Dr. Kim Fowler.

Congratulations to Trista Doss, Farmington High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Trista is pictured receiving her scholarship certificate from Principal Jon Purifoy and AACIA Board Member Dr. Marcia Smith. We wish her all the best in her journey toward becoming an educator!

Congratulations to Mallory Stuckey of Rison High School on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Mallory is pictured receiving her scholarship check from AACIA Board Member Kimberly Turner. The Arkansas Association of Curriculum and Instruction Administrators (AACIA) awards this scholarship to support and encourage graduating seniors who are passionate about pursuing a career in education. We are proud to celebrate Mallory’s achievement and wish her continued success in her future as an educator!

Congratulations to Dr. Kelli Martin, Deputy Superintendent for the Greenbrier School District, on being named the 2026 Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (AACTEA) Administrator of the Year! Dr. Megan Duncan, AAEA Executive Director, and Mike Mertens, AAEA Consultant, presented Dr. Martin with the award at her district on May 12, 2026.

Join us at Searcy High School on June 11, 2026, for the second annual ASPMA Custodial Conference! This event features breakout sessions from industry professionals, forklift operator training, and the opportunity to earn Certified Facilities Director (CFD) credits. View the full details and register here: https://bit.ly/4tVOOpu

Join us at the Benton Event Center on June 9-10 for the 2026 AASEA Conference, At the Intersection: Leading with Purpose, Clarity, and Support! Participants will explore practical strategies, exchange ideas, and strengthen practices that make a meaningful impact in special education. See more details and register here: https://bit.ly/4e15J5w