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GAE Aspiring Educators

Any college student pursuing a career in education, that does not already fit into once of our other membership categories, is an Aspiring Educator.
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What is an Aspiring Educator?

Any college student pursuing a career in education, that doesn't already fit into one of our other membership categories, is an Aspiring Educator. They are the future of our profession, and it is vital that we not only support them on their journey, but also uplift their voices in decision-making and empower them throughout their journey. 

How do we support you?

As an Aspiring Educator, we provide you with professional development, scholarships, conferences and networking opportunities, as well as membership in the Georgia Association of Educators and National Education Association. This provides you with the benefit of Liability Insurance for your practicum and observations for free!

How do we empower you?

As a GAE Aspiring Educator, you are a part of a local, state, and national association that advocates for public education! GAE/NEA is the largest democratic body that regularly organizes and represents public educators across the state and country, and we want and need your voice! As GAE advocates for Public Educators across the state of Georgia, ensuring we have the voice of future educators in the state is vital. We have local chapters at each of the colleges and school districts.  In addition, AE members can run for state and national positions in order to advocate for and impact the profession.

 

For information on the GAE Aspiring Educator Program and how to get involved, please contact Skylar Nunley.

To join GAE as an Aspiring Educator, click here!

 

2024-2025 GAE Aspiring Educators Executive Board

President: Karmen Lemuel, Georgia Southern
Vice President: Donye Wright, Clayton State University
Secretary: Adriane Riggins, Georgia State University
Membership Chair: Susana Pacheco, Georgia Southern University
GAE At-Large Member: Ayniah Payne, Clark Atlanta

Election results and Awards from the 2025 GAE AE Conference

Photos from conference

2025-2026 GAE Aspiring Educators Executive Board 

President: Ayniah Payne, Clark Atlanta
Vice President: Susana Pacheco, Georgia Southern University
Secretary: Brianna Webb, Dalton State University
Membership Chair: Taylor Pollock, Kennesaw State University
GAE At-Large Member:  Lanaé Lewis, Clark Atlanta University

(Assume positions in July)

Aspiring Ed Delegates to the GAE Representative Assembly:

  1. Ayniah Payne (GAE Board of Directors)
  2. Susana Pacheco (Georgia Southern University)
  3. Brianna Webb (Dalton State University)
  4. Lanaé Lewis (Clark Atlanta University)
  5. Taylor Pollock (Kennesaw State University)
  6. Anyliah Whitfield King (Savannah State University)
  7. Tyekia Jones (Clark Atlanta University)
  8. Erika Mascheck (Piedmont University)
  9. Madison Tucker (Augusta University)
  10. T'Ari Jones (Clark Atlanta University)
  11. Tieryni Thomas (Fort Valley State University)
  12. Sophia Twitty (Young Harris College)
  13. Donyé Wright (GAE Board of Directors)
  14. Karmen Lemuel (GAE Board of Directors)
    1. Kiera Swinkola (Alternate 1)
    2. Savannah Hargraves (Alternate 2)
    3. Adrianne Howard (Alternate 3)
    4. Lauren Carpenter (Alternate 4)

Aspiring Ed Delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly:

  1. Ayniah Payne (GAE Board of Directors)
  2. Susana Pacheco (Georgia Southern University)
  3. Brianna Webb (Dalton State University)
  4. Lanaé Lewis (Clark Atlanta University)
  5. Taylor Pollock (Kennesaw State University)
  6. Donyé Wright (Clayton State University)
  7. Karmen Lemuel (Georgia Southern)
    1. Tyekia Jones (Alternate 1)
    2. Madison Tucker (Alternate 2)
    3. Karlyn Guy (Alternate 3)
    4. Sophia Twitty (Alternate 4)

GAE GrammAEs Award Winners

Georgia Aspiring Educators Trailblazer Award:

Rebecca Harris (Young Harris College)

Georgia Aspiring Educators Rising Leader of Tomorrow Award:

Daven Sears (Fort Valley State University)

Georgia Aspiring Educators Rising Star Chapter Award:

Fort Valley State University

Georgia Aspiring Educators Start Advisor Award:

Sierra Robinson (Fort Valley State University)

The Impact Catalyst Award:

Young Harris College 

The CREATE Visionary Award

Dalton State 

GAE Advocacy Spotlight  

Tyekia Jones (Clark Atlanta University)

Lanaé Lewis (Clark Atlanta University)

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The Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) is Georgia's preeminent professional association for public school employees. We are a member-led organization supporting students and educators in Georgia's public schools through grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and legal action.
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