🌟 DCSS Principals, Staff Earn Top Honors From PAGE

Several Douglas County schools were recently recognized with awards from the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE).

Dr. Bob Heaberlin, District 6 Membership Services Representative for PAGE, presented the PAGE Meritorious Award — given to individuals who have shown exemplary leadership in their positions at their schools — to the following principals for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Lora McAdams, Alexander High School
• Minda Trexler, Annette Winn Elementary
• Christy Shackelford, Bill Arp Elementary
• Heather Fields, Bright Star Elementary
• Anitra Paige, Eastside Elementary
• Catherine Westbrook, Chapel Hill Middle
• Daryl Holman, Chestnut Log Middle
• LaVar Hickerson, Factory Shoals Middle
• Fhonda Strong, Fairplay Middle
• Tonia Small, Lithia Springs Elementary
• Kristin Martin, Mason Creek Elementary (also pictured: MAES Teacher of the Year Ryan Marshman)
• Dr. Tiffany Weaver, Mason Creek Middle
• Dr. Ikyra Robinson, Turner Middle
• Heather George, Winston Elementary

Heaberline also recognized Alexander’s Rob Alford for being named the 2026 GHSA Region 5-AAAAA Athletic Director of the Year, and Bright Star’s Elizabeth Shadix for being named the DCSS and West Georgia Regional Media Specialist of the Year.

Congratulations to all of these well-deserving award recipients!