Professional Association of Georgia Educators

In the PAGE Capitol Report for the Special Legislative Session: House and Senate Education Committees Review Literacy Implementation. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4oK91gv

PAGE offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Should you wish to leave a message for the PAGE legal team, please call 770-216-8555 and choose option 1. Legal messages left after 5 p.m. on June 18 will be returned Monday, June 22.

The primary runoff election is tomorrow, June 16. Voters will have the chance to decide on candidates for important offices such as governor and state school superintendent. You can find more information about Georgia elections and candidates at www.pagelegislative.org/elections

Educator voices matter, so please vote and make them heard.

A message below from SHBP/Sharecare/BeWell. (Shared as a courtesy post and for informational purposes only. PAGE has no affiliation with this program and is not endorsing its use. For additional detail, visit the program website): https://bit.ly/3QB6jxl

It was a pleasure to welcome four new members to the PAGE Board of Directors during the meeting this weekend! Thank you to all PAGE members who participated in the online business meeting to cast your vote for the incoming slate of officers and directors. The new term will start July 1 for the 2026-2027 school year.

PAGE Board Treasurer Lamar Scott, the longest-serving board member, will now serve as the first Board Member Emeritus.

Photo 1: Incoming directors and emeritus: (From left to right) State Treasurer Daerzio Harris, President-Elect Andrea Bridges, President Amy Carter, Immediate-Past President Dr. Brecca Pope, and Board Member Emeritus Lamar Scott (State Secretary Dr. Susan Mullins not pictured)

Photo 2: Incoming officers: (From left to right) Erica Williams (District 13), Leigha Burnham (District 7), Vilencia Leslie (District 10), and Laurie Pippin (District 11)

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!

PAGE offices will be closed Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Should you wish to leave a message for the PAGE legal team, please call 770-216-8555 and choose option 1. Legal messages left on Friday before 5 p.m. will be returned same day. All other messages will be returned Tuesday, May 26.

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!