Association ofProfessional Educators
Menu

Built around educators

Meet the
A.P.E. team.

Our team brings together educator advocates, legal counsel, certification support, and member services. A.P.E. represents classroom teachers, never administrators.

A.P.E. team / 01

Norreese L. Haynes

President & Chief Executive Officer

An Atlanta native, educator advocate, and former Clayton County Public Schools coach and school board member. Previously served as MACE CEO and vice president. Holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in administration.

A.P.E. team / 02

Antavius C. Martin

CEO Assistant

More than a decade of advocating for educators facing administrators, school boards, and superintendents.

A.P.E. team / 03

C. Darlene Curry, Ed.S.

Chief Operating Officer

A Spelman College graduate and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Holds master’s and specialist degrees in education.

A.P.E. team / 04

Alencia Martin Haynes

Office Manager

Oversees A.P.E. office operations and serves as a primary member contact.

A.P.E. team / 05

Leroy Walker

Communications Director

A former teacher who has supported classroom educators for more than 20 years.

A.P.E. team / 06

Jonathan Ross, Esquire

Chief Special Counsel

A practicing attorney and founder of The Ross Firm, with a background in legal aid and educator representation.

A.P.E. team / 07

David Crawford, Esquire

Special Counsel Attorney

Provides legal counsel and courtroom advocacy for A.P.E. matters.

A.P.E. team / 08

Darryl Plenty

Chief Certification & Legal Compliance Specialist

More than 20 years of experience representing Georgia teachers in legal-compliance matters.

A.P.E. team / 09

James Morrow Jr.

Clayton Regional Director

A longtime public school teacher focused on educator support and education reform.

A.P.E. team / 10

Roderick Collier

Atlanta Regional Director

Educator advocate serving Atlanta-area teachers. See his profile on MyApeNow.com.

A.P.E. team / 11

Iris Long

Membership Director

More than 12 years of experience in membership, sales, and organizational growth.

Need help with an evaluation, grievance, discipline matter, or certification concern? Our office can connect you with the right A.P.E. resource.

Contact A.P.E.