ABOUT US

Vision

Georgia Achieves Excellence through Successful Principals

Mission

GAESP’s mission is to equip leaders with research based practices that advance student learning. Our organization will provide opportunities for networking, professional learning, and legislative advocacy.

Beliefs

• All children can and will learn.
• Elementary Schools provide the foundation for future education.
• The principal is the instructional leader.
• High expectations are essential.
• Education is a collaborative effort involving schools, families, and community.
• Communication is the key to success

GAESP Constitution/Bylaws 2010

Letter from the President

Welcome to the homepage for the Georgia Association of Elementary Principals.  Our mission is to equip leaders with research based practices that advance student learning.  In order for us to achieve excellence across our state, we know we must have successful principals.  According to research from the Wallace Foundation, the school principal is second only to instruction in raising student achievement.  GAESP is the professional organization for elementary school administrators and leaders where opportunities for professional growth, networking, and legislative advocacy are provided.

I hope that you will take the time to investigate our website and note the benefits of having a membership with GAESP.  For me, personally, the benefits of being a member of GAESP have been tremendous.  The role of the principal is ever changing and oftentimes can be overwhelming.  Through the network of friends and colleagues I have developed through GAESP, I have many people who I can call upon when I need help or support.  At the Summer GAEL Conference, the Fall GAESP Conference, and the Winter GAEL Conference, I am exposed to current legislation effecting education, research based practices, and many ideas for “leading outside the box”.  I also know that my voice is represented at the state and national level by GAESP and NAESP.  There is strength in numbers and membership in our organization is key!  Please take a moment to consider joining GAESP.  We would love to collaborate with you as we all face the challenges of the future.

Cindy Flesher, GAESP President

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Board of Directors