PAGE Foundation

PAGE Foundation Board of Trustees Hears From Transformational Educators

Leaders from business, journalism, Among those invited to meet with philanthropy, the legal profession the trustees were Ivy Smith and Samuel and education heard from profes- Clemons from Pine Grove Middle sional educators who are transforming School (Lowndes County), Janet their schools, in addition to experts on the Hendley and Mica Brooks of Hahira relationship between poverty and educa- Middle School (Lowndes County) and tion, during the PAGE Foundation Annual Marc Feuerbach from Cartersville High Trustees Meeting in September. School (Cartersville City). Oconee RESA “Thanks to the PAGE Professional Learning Department, we were able to introduce our trustees to educators who know Executive Director, PAGE board member and author of “Damaged Goods,” Dr. Hayward Cordy, shared his life PAGE Foundation Chair Howard J. Morrison Jr. (right) with Dr. Hayward Cordy, Oconee RESA executive the challenge of teaching today’s students story with trustees, demonstrating that director, PAGE board member and from the perspectives of classroom teachers, poverty is a major challenge for many author of “Damaged Goods” school administrators, a Regional Education Georgia students and educators but Services Agency executive and researchers not an insurmountable obstacle when Dr. Elena Ponder, Jarod Perry, Stephanie who document the major influences on people work together to help all young Wellons and Alyce Solomon of Brooks public education,” said PAGE Foundation people succeed academically. Brooks County High School and Bruce Potts, Kerry President John Varner. “We hope the lead- County School Superintendent Owen Davis and Amy Stewart of Sonoraville High ers who serve on the foundation board will Clemons, Red Bud Middle School School (Gordon County) told trustees that share what they learned with other leaders, (Gordon County) Principal Jennifer public school transformation is a dynamic especially those who make policy decisions Hayes and PAGE Executive Director process that requires educators to eschew and those who direct charitable giving for Dr. Allene Magill introduced trustees to the status quo in favor of constant change in public school transformation.” the significant commitment PAGE and step with the ever-changing needs of today’s its school partners are students. making to “Community Other speakers included representaConversations,” which are tives from the Georgia Budget and Policy designed to convene com- Institute and the Southern Education munity leaders in frank Foundation, who provided data on the and constructive discus- rapid growth of poverty among Georgia sions on how local schools students and The Impact Project Director Panelists included (l-r): Janet Hendley and Mica Brooks, Hahira MS (Lowndes); Marc Feuerbach, can be transformed to meet the needs of students David Reynolds, who updated trustees on studies underway to document the effecCartersville HS, (Cartersville City); and Ivy Smith and and the communities that tiveness of PAGE initiatives, primarily in Samuel Clemons, Pine Grove MS, (Lowndes) support them. professional learning. n

OFFICERS President Stephanie Davis Howard President-Elect Amy Denty Treasurer Lamar Scott Past-President Leslie Mills Secretary Kelli De Guire DIRECTORS

District 1 District 8

Amy Denty Lindsey Raulerson

District 2 District 9

Dr. Todd Cason Miranda Willingham

District 3 District 10

Allison Scenna Shannon Hammond

District 4 District 11 Rochelle Lofstrand Dr. Sandra Owens

District 5 District 12

Nick Zomer Donna Graham

District 6 District 13 Dr. Susan Mullins Dr. Hayward Cordy

District 7 TBA Ex-Officio Megan King The articles published in PAGE One represent the views of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, except where clearly stated.

Contact the editor: Craig Harper, charper@pageinc.org, PAGE One, PAGE, P.O. Box 942270, Atlanta, GA 31141-2270; 770-216-8555 or 800-334-6861.

Contributions/gifts to the PAGE Foundation are deductible as charitable contribution by federal law. Costs for PAGE lobbying on behalf of members are not deductible. PAGE estimates that 7 percent of the nondeductible portion of your 2015-16 dues is allocated to lobbying.

PAGE One (ISSN 1523-6188) is mailed to all PAGE members, selected higher education units and other school-related professionals. An annual subscription is included in PAGE membership dues. A subscription for others is $10 annually. Periodicals class nonprofit postage paid at Atlanta, GA, and additional mailing offices. (USPS 017-347) Postmaster: Send address changes to PAGE One, P.O. Box 942270, Atlanta, GA 31141–2270.

PAGE One is published five times a year (January, March, May, August and October) by New South Publishing Inc.; 9040 Roswell Road, Suite 210; Atlanta, GA 30350; 770-650-1102. Copyright ©2015.

MERCER.PREPARING LEADERS IN EDUCATION.

Mercer University’s Tift College of Education is committed to creating transformative change, which is why we proudly prepare more educators than any other private institution in Georgia. Our standard of academic excellence is why our graduates are highly sought after and why they are making a difference in our schools, throughout the state, and around TO KNOW the world. Mercer offers more than 20 undergraduate and graduate education programs which include a variety that are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Programs are offered in Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Douglas County, Henry County, ENGAGEMENT COLLABORATION DIVERSITY REFLECTING PRACTICING T O BE TO D O TR ANSFORMI NG Eastman, Newnan and Online.

The Transforming Educator is the living link in the educational process.

Offering More Than 20 Degree Programs

B.S. in Education

• Early Care and Education • Early Childhood /Special Education • Middle Grades Education • Music • Secondary Education

Master of Arts in Teaching

• Early Childhood Education • Middle Grades Education • Secondary Education

Master of Education

• Early Childhood Education • Middle Grades Education • Secondary Education • Reading Specialist • Independent & Charter School Leadership • Higher Education Leadership

Education Specialist

• Early Childhood Education • Teacher Leadership • Educational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Curriculum & Instruction • Educational Leadership (P-12) • Educational Leadership (Higher Ed)

School Counseling*

• M.S. School Counseling • Ed.S. School Counseling

*Offered jointly with Mercer’s Penfield College – penfield.mercer.edu

Certification Programs

Mercer’s Tift College of Education offers a variety of initial and advanced certification non-degree programs approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.