Dr. Brenda Rickett Chosen for CLAS Little Red Schoolhouse Award

Dr. Brenda Rickett is this year’s recipient of the CLAS Little Red Schoolhouse Award. This award was presented during the Awards Luncheon of the CLAS Convention on June 14, 2022.

The Little Red Schoolhouse Award is given by the CLAS Board of Directors to an entity that has inaugurated a significant curriculum or instructional innovation deserving of statewide recognition. The program or activity should have a positive impact on the education of children, high potential for dissemination to other schools or school system, and demonstrate leadership in curriculum or instructional procedures in an Alabama school or school system.

Dr. Rickett’s leadership as past president of the Alabama Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (AASCD) and executive director for teaching and learning in the Alabaster City School System epitomizes what it means to make a significant impact on the education of Alabama’s children.

During her tenure as president of AASCD, she not only grew the organization, but she also built relationships among constituents and consultants across the country. She was able to establish partnerships with the ALSDE, other affiliates, consultants, presenters, trainers, and vendors to enhance professional learning across multiple educational entities in Alabama.

As president of AASCD, it was Dr. Rickett’s vision to bring professional learning for curriculum and instruction under one umbrella for the state of Alabama. With this vision, she was instrumental in the planning and implementation of the Alabama ASCD and ALSDE Bootcamp for Educators.

In addition to her work with AASCD and Alabaster City Schools, Dr. Rickett spends countless hours volunteering as a mentor, leader, and trainer in school districts and state organizations. Through this volunteer work, she continues to play an impactful role in education.