Aaron Corley - Assistant Principal

Education

Currently pursing a Doctor of Education Degree in School Improvement (2006-)
University of West Georgia

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (2003-2005)
University of West Georgia

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (1997-2001) University of West Georgia

Professional Experience

Assistant Principal of Smokey Road Middle School (2007-)
Assistant Principal of Willis Road Elementary School (2006-2007)
2nd Grade Teacher, Arbor Springs Elementary School (2005-2006)
5th Grade Teacher, Arbor Springs Elementary School (2001-2005)

Certifications

T-4 Teaching Certification
L-6 Administration Certification

Experiences with School Improvement and Leadership

Smokey Road SBLT (2007-)

Smokey Road School Improvement Team (2007-) Coweta County Leadership Academy Member (2007-)

Co-Director, New Teacher Toolbox, (2001-2003) Monthly class established by a co-worker and myself to address the needs of new teachers in Coweta County.

Can-A-Thon Coordinator (2001-2005)

Founder, Gator News Network--GNN (2001)
The Gator News Network (GNN) is a daily student-led televised announcement program for our school.

County-wide Curriculum Alignment Committee team member (2002)

Arbor Springs Teacher of the Year (2004)

Arbor Springs School Council, Secretary (2002-2004)

School Building Leadership Team (2002--present)

County-wide Curriculum Benchmark Team Member (2001)

Co-Director, Coweta County New Teacher Orientation (2003-2004) Organized and managed induction program for new teachers to the Coweta County School System.

Student Support Team (SST) grade level chair (2003-2006)

Countywide Benchmark Committee team member (2004)

Athletic Sponsor, Newnan High School Swim Team (2004-2005) Sponsored two Newnan High School swimmers and attended meets across state so that they could participate and compete-- one student broke two state swimming records.

Presenter of monthly staff development on research-based instructional practices (2005-2007)

I have also published numerous articles regarding educational topics in the local newspaper, The Newnan-Times Herald (topics include tips of parental involvement, learning styles, and the history of American education).

Textbook adoption committee member (2006)

Benchmark Revision committee member (Summer 2006 and 2007)