In order to

be considered for the award, a nomination by a peer is required. Once

nominated, a resume must be submitted to the GAESP Board of Directors

to determine the recipient. Criteria considered include professional experience,

accomplishments, professional membership affiliations and offices held,

community service activities and demonstrated leadership abilities.

"I am

very fortunate to work in Fayette County and have a professional staff

of educators, support personnel and administrative staff at Fayetteville

Elementary who all strive for excellence in education," says Corley.

"This recognition could not be possible without the hard working,

professional and dedicated staff at Fayetteville Elementary and the active

support of the superintendent and the Fayette County Board of Education."

Corley will

be recognized at the business meetings of the GAESP during the winter

GAEL conference, Feb. 5, and the summer GAEL conference, July 17. She

will receive a framed certificate of recognition at the annual GAESP fall

conference in November.

Corley was

recognized by the Fayette County Board of Education Jan. 22 and was presented

a certificate of achievement for being named one of Georgia's Distinguished

Principals. As a Georgia Distinguished Principal, Corley will apply for

the National Distinguished Principal Award, which will be determined next

year.