Georgia Association of Middle School Principals
Mike Campbell Exemplary Administrator Award
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
This award is named for Mike Campbell. In a career that spans nearly forty years, Mike has taught on the middle and high school levels, served his country in the United States Marine Corp, and served as middle school assistant principal and principal. He has also worked on the system level as Executive Director of Middle Schools and Executive Director of Governmental Relations, where he is a liaison between the legislature and the board of education.
Mike received his B.S. Degree in Biology from East Tennessee State University, his Masters from West Georgia College, and his Educational Specialist degree from the University of Georgia.
Mike continues to be actively involved in professional organizations. He has served two terms as President of GAMSP. He has also served as GAEL President and President of the Cobb County Association of Administrators. In addition to these professional memberships, Mike is also a member of NASSP. Because of his service to Georgia’s students and fellow educators, Mike has received the following awards: GAMSP John Lounsbury Award, GAEL Outstanding Educator Award, and the Mike Campbell Exemplary Leadership Award. In addition, while he was serving as Principal, Tapp Middle School received recognition as a Georgia School of Excellence and a National School of Excellence.
The purpose of the Mike Campbell Exemplary Administrator Award is to recognize outstanding educators, who, through their vision and leadership, have contributed to higher educational standards. The contributions of these leaders can be measured in improvements in the areas of rigor, relevance, and/or relationships within a school and/or system.
QUALIFICATIONS
This educational leader must:
- Serve in an administrative position that directly impacts middle level education,
- Have served in this capacity for a minimum of two years,
- Presently serve in this capacity during the year the award is made, and
- Be a member of GAEL and GAMSP.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations may be initiated by a group or an individual. In addition to the Nomination Form, three letters of recommendation are required to process the nomination. These letters should be from teachers or other co-workers.
SELECTION CRITERIA
How this administrator’s leadership has led to positive changes in middle level education is to be addressed in a resume that includes accomplishments and abilities that led to success. Please include a copy of the administrator’s curriculum vitae.
SUBMISSION & LIMITATION OF PROPOSALS
Nominations should be submitted on or before May 16, 2008, to:
Winnette Bradley
Richmond County Evening School
3015 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30909
Nominations (excluding letters or recommendation) should not exceed three (3) double-spaced typed pages.
NOTIFICATION OF AWARD WINNERS
Award recipients will be notified in writing by the GAMSP Executive Director, and the award will be presented at the GAMSP business meeting conducted in conjunction with the GAEL Summer Conference.
Georgia Association of Middle School Principals
Mike Campbell Exemplary Administrator Award
Nomination Form
GAMSP District (A-P): ____
Name of Administrator Nominee: ______
Title (Dr. /Ms. /Mr.)FirstM.I.Last
Full Name of School: ______
Position at School: ______
School System: ______
School Address: ______
StreetCityGA Zip
School Phone: ______
E-mail address: ______
Nominated by (may be any school official or GAEL member):
Name: ______
Title (Dr. /Ms. /Mr.)FirstM.I.Last
Position: ______
Full Name of School: ______
School System: ______
School Address: ______
StreetCityGAZip
School Phone: ______
E-mail address: ______
The nominee must be a current member of GAMSP and GAEL and in an administrative position (principal, assistant principal, curriculum, etc.) at the middle grades level. On a separate sheet describe the nominee’s accomplishments and abilities that contribute to his/her successful leadership. Also, three letters of recommendation should accompany the Nomination Form.
Please attach a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae.
Return by May 16, 2008 to:Winnette Bradley
Richmond County Evening School
3015 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30909