THE 2000s AT PAGE
Y2K: PAGE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
DR. BECKY WHALEY
PAGE PRESIDENT
2000-2001
2000
JIMMY JORDAN IS HIRED AS FIRST MSR IN THE AREA SERVING MONTICELLO TO AUGUSTA
Jimmy Jordan began his career with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) in 2000, serving Monticello to Augusta, after 28.5 years in education. In 2014, Jordan becomes the director of membership for PAGE. As one of the first Membership Service Representatives (MSR), he helped expand PAGE’s membership from 48,000 to 95,000 by the time he retired in 2022. Jimmy was pivotal in increasing PAGE’s visibility, emphasizing the importance of MSRs visiting schools and forming personal connections with educators. He also played a key role in PAGE’s early efforts to address the teacher shortage by promoting education careers to high school and college students through the Future Georgia Educators program. A major challenge during his tenure was navigating an increasingly litigious environment, but PAGE’s legal support and ethics training helped educators feel secure. Jimmy’s favorite memories were of the relationships he built with his PAGE colleagues and the educators he served. His legacy is defined by his commitment to supporting educators and growing PAGE’s influence across Georgia.
LAMAR SCOTT
PAGE PRESIDENT
2001-2002
2001
Lamar Scott’s longstanding journey with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) began in 1982 when he joined as a new teacher, drawn by the organization’s affordability and commitment to the educational community. Rising from a local officer to the longest-serving member on PAGE’s Board of Directors, Lamar has held various roles including president and his current role as treasurer. His tenure is marked by a commitment to maintaining PAGE’s core values and expanding its influence, especially during pivotal societal and legislative changes. Lamar cherishes the sense of family within PAGE, emphasizing the organization's grassroots origins and his desire for it to remain a leading advocate for public education. He hopes his legacy reflects a dedication to fostering an environment where “Kids Are Our Business” continues to be the guiding principle.
2002
Barbara Christmas departs, and Dr. Allene Magill is hired as the executive director.
PRESTON HOWARD
PAGE PRESIDENT
2002-2003
DR. ALLENE MAGILL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Allene Magill’s legacy is inseparable from the growth and impact of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). As executive director from 2003 to 2017, she led PAGE through a period of transformational growth, expanding membership from 54,000 to 92,000 and championing professional learning across Georgia. Beginning her career as a paraprofessional in Mississippi, Dr. Magill rose to become superintendent in Paulding and Forsyth counties, and later Dalton Public Schools. Her leadership style emphasized innovation, excellence, and equity in education. At PAGE, she built regional networks to foster educator collaboration and prioritized high-quality, student-focused professional development. A two-time Georgia Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Magill also served as president of major educational leadership associations and was appointed to the Board of Regents. Her unexpected passing in 2018 was a profound loss, but her vision and advocacy continue to shape Georgia’s education landscape and inspire generations of teacher-leaders.
DEENA HOCH
PAGE PRESIDENT
2003-2004
2003
Juliana Naleway becomes the program director of the STAR program.
2004
Dr. Magill establishes the PAGE Teacher Academy for novice teachers to support high-potential teachers during their first four years in the classroom.
DR. DIANE RAY
PAGE PRESIDENT
2004-2005
Berkmar High School wins the 2005 PAGE Georgia Academic Decathlon State Championship.
KEN RUSSELL
PAGE PRESIDENT
2005-2006
2005
PAGE launches the Leadership Institute for Teachers of the Year to promote, advance, and build upon the skills of teacher leaders throughout Georgia.
2005
STEVE LUSK ASSUMES ROLE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Steve Lusk, retired Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), exemplified a career marked by dedication and significant contributions throughout nearly two decades of service. With a prior 30-year career in accounting management within North Carolina's state government, including roles in the judicial system, Lusk brought a wealth of experience to PAGE. His journey from Raleigh to Atlanta seemed unlikely until a serendipitous conversation led him to a pivotal CFO role within the organization, setting the stage for a remarkable tenure.
2005
PAGE enhances its professional learning programs. Diane Ray comes to work for PAGE as director of teacher and principal leadership then PAGE launches the Leadership Institute for Teachers of the Year to promote, advance and build upon the skills of teacher leaders throughout Georgia.
Diane Ray comes to work for PAGE as director of teacher and principal leadership.
Ray’s involvement with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) began in 1987, inspired by fellow educators in Cobb County who were committed to improving teaching and learning in Georgia. Diane joined the PAGE Board of Directors in the 1990s, becoming its president in 2004. Diane played a pivotal role in the growth of PAGE's professional learning programs, including the Teacher Academy and providing regional sessions so more educators could participate. Diane valued PAGE’s advocacy efforts, legal support, and the expansion of student programs like STAR and Georgia Academic Bowl. Reflecting on her career, Diane emphasized teamwork and the organization’s responsiveness to educators' needs, expressing pride in the lasting impact PAGE made on Georgia’s education system. For her, PAGE was the "icing on the cake" of her career.
Having grow from its first 27 members to more than 70,000 members, PAGE marks its 30th anniversary of service to educators and staff across the state of Georgia.
2005
DR. ANNA BROWN
PAGE PRESIDENT
2006-2007
2006
PAGE CELEBRATES 30+ YEARS
At the 30-plus-years mark, PAGE celebrated its decades of services to members, students, and schools through the state. For the occasion, Executive Director Allene Magill penned "Teachers As Leaders."
JUDY TEASLEY
PAGE PRESIDENT
2007-2008
PAGE pilots new professional learning called High School Redesign Initiative (HSRI) with a focus on school culture.
2007
PAGE FGE Coordinator Mary Ruth Ray presents PAGE Foundation Scholarship to Carol Gage.
MIKE SMITH
PAGE PRESIDENT
2008-2009
DR. SHERYL HOLMES
PAGE PRESIDENT
2008-2009