Click here to download a copy of the application.The 2010 Outstanding New Special Education Administrator Award was presented to Dr. Zabrina Cannady at the G-CASE/GA DOE Spring Meeting during the luncheon on March 24, 2010, the final day of the meeting. Dr. Cannady is the Special Education Director in Houston County where she has made many contributions, including adding a parent mentor, having monthly parent meetings, a parent newsletter and family nights; a junior-senior night to assist with transition from high school; and a train the trainer program for professional development in co-teaching. G-CASE applauds Zabrina Cannady for her outstanding leadership as a new special education director and thanks her for her dedication to our students.
Nominees must be a practicing special education administrator for 5 or less years and is an active member of G-CASE; displays an active interest and involvement in G-CASE. This award will be presented to a person who probably does not have statewide recognition but would be recognized in their part of the state and may have service only in the field of special education.
- A practicing administrator and a member of G-CASE
- 5 years or less administrative experience in the current position
- Have demonstrated a concern for students/families with disabilities
- Demonstrate active involvement in professional and community affairs
- Special contributions to the field of special education administration
- Recognized in their part of the state as a leader in special education administration or for outstanding leadership accomplishments in their local district
| • | Examples of contributions to students/families with disabilities | 30 points |
| • | Examples of active involvement in professional and community affairs | 30 points |
| • | Examples of contributions to the field of special education and/or G-CASE | 20 points |
| • | Examples of exemplary leadership in their local area of Georgia | 20 points |
Nominations may be made by an individual or group (teacher, principal, board member, parent, organization) as long as the nomination originates within the school system and the nomination form is endorsed by a current active member of G-CASE.
Applications must be complete in order to be considered. The application consists of the nomination form, a two-page (maximum) summary of activities related to the selection criteria listed above, and resume� (three page limit) of the nominee�s professional career. The resume� must include as a minimum an employment history, lists of membership in professional and community organizations, and community involvement.
The application packet must be mailed by March 1, 2010
The selection committee is made up of G-CASE past-presidents who will recommend a recipient or recipients to the Board of Directors.