ROGER HINES

ROGER HINES

Roger Hines was part of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) since its beginning in 1975. He was attracted by PAGE's collaborative approach. Roger quickly became an active member, serving on the PAGE Board of Directors and contributing as one of the first editors of PAGE One.

Throughout his more than four decades with PAGE, Roger witnessed and contributed to significant growth and influence of the organization within Georgia's educational landscape. Key milestones included establishing a formal office, launching PAGE One, and navigating the organization through limited financial resources to increase its visibility and membership. During his tenure, PAGE's membership soared, underpinned by a philosophy focusing on collaborative educational enhancement and promoting educators as the professionals they are.

Roger's favorite memories include presenting at one of the first PAGE conferences and interacting with educational leaders like State School Superintendent Charles McDaniel, which underscored the organization's growing influence. Even after retiring from public education and moving on to other educational roles, Roger remains a proud member of PAGE, cherishing the platform it gave him and many other educators to have a voice in shaping Georgia's educational policies.

His hope for PAGE is straightforward: to maintain its integrity and active legislative involvement without drifting from its foundational principles.

Roger envisions his legacy with PAGE as that of a dedicated, joyful member who contributed to sustaining the organization's focus on bettering education without succumbing to politicization. His long-standing commitment reflects a deep-seated belief in PAGE’s mission to elevate the educational landscape in Georgia through collaboration and leadership rather than confrontation.