Bob Heaberlin

South Point High School

Class of 1968

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Bob Heaberlin - Class of 1968 - South Point High School

First Name	Bob
Last Name	Heaberlin
Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Gender	Male
City	N/A
State/Province	GA
Country	United States
Occupation	Executive Director, Georgia Association of Middle School Principals
Married	Yes
Favorite School Memory	my teammates in football and track; my many great friends in the class of 68; Mr. Beard's class; Mrs. Beard's class; Senior Skip Day; Sadie Hawkins Day; first date with Jeanine; toilet papering houses; lunches at SPHS from the trucks and eating at Mark Kouns' house; being in journalism class with Shelbadene; cruising with Rick, Herb, and Mark; ...(read more)
About Me	Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Robert L. Heaberlin, Jr. Education University of Georgia 2000 Graduate, Ed.D, Educational Leadership West Georgia College 1990 Graduate, Ed.S, Educational Leadership Francis Marion College 1984 Graduate, MEd, Elementary Education Marshall University 1975-76 Graduate Studies, School Administration Ohio University 1972 Graduate, BS Ed, Elementary Education South Point (Ohio) High School 1968 Graduate Educational Experience 2014-present Senior Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant Professor, University of West Georgia 2013-present Executive Director, The Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMSP) 2004-2014 University of West Georgia Department of Leadership & Instruction; Assistant Professor (part time faculty) 2006-2013 Lee Middle School, Sharpsburg, GA (Coweta County); Principal (retired 06-30-2013) 2004-2006 Temple High School, Temple, GA (Carroll County); Principal 2003-2004 Winston Dowdell Academy/ Performance Learning Center, Newnan, GA (Coweta County); Principal 1998-2003 East Coweta Middle School, Senoia, GA (County Coweta); Principal 1995-1998 Newnan Crossing Elementary School, Newnan, GA (Coweta County); Principal 1991-1995 Newnan High School, GA (Coweta County); Assistant Principal; Associate Principal (1994-95) 1988-1991 East Coweta Middle School, Senoia, GA (Coweta County); Assistant Principal 1984-1988 Flint River Academy, Woodbury, GA; Assistant Headmaster (1984-86); Headmaster (1986-88); President of GISA Academic/Athletic Region 6; President of GISA State Coaches Association; Board of Directors Member of GISA State Headmasters’ Association 1976-1984 Pee Dee Academy, Mullins, SC; H.S. English and Social Studies Teacher; Guidance Counselor; Head Football Coach (SC Upper State AAA Runner-ups 1982 and 1983); Head Track Coach (SC State AAA Champions 1978, 79, 80, 81, 82; Five-time State AAA Coach of the Year); J.V. Basketball Coach; Yearbook and Newspaper Sponsor 1975-1976 Deering Elementary School, Deering, OH (Lawrence County); Grade 7 English and Science 1974-1975 Coal Grove Jr. High, Coal Grove, OH (Lawrence County); Gr. 7-8 English Teacher; 8th Grade Football and Track Coach 1973-1974 Logan Jr. High, Logan, OH (Hocking County) Gr. 7-8 English Teacher; 8th Grade Football and Track Coach 1972-1973 Minnie J. Niblack Elementary School, Lake City, FL (Columbia County); Grade 6 Teacher Presentations at State and National Educational Conferences 2018 UWG Meaningful Living and Learning in a Digital World Conference in Savannah 2016 UWG Meaningful Living and Learning in a Digital World Conference in Savannah • 2014 Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) Summer Conference, Jekyll Island, GA • 2012 Coastal Technology Conference, Keynote Speaker, Savannah • 2012 National Forum of Schools to Watch Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. • 2012 Georgia Middle School Association State Conference, Savannah • 2012 National Forum of Schools to Watch Conference, Washington, D.C. No Child Left Behind Presentations at State and National Educational Conferences • 2006 GAEL Assistant Principals Conference, Atlanta • 2006 Georgia Association of Educational Leaders Conference, Jekyll Island, GA • 2006 National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals Convention, Reno, NV • 2006 Georgia Middle School Association Conference, Savannah • 2006 Winter GAEL Conference, Atlanta • 2005 Alabama School Boards Conference, Birmingham • 2005 Affiliated Georgia School Leaders Conference, Athens, GA • 2005 Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Convention, Austin • 2005 National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals Convention, San Francisco • 2005 Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, Winter Conference, Atlanta • 2005 Georgia Middle School Conference, Savannah Balanced Calendar Presentations at State and National Educational Conferences • 2002 Professional Association of Georgia Educators Conference, Atlanta • 2001 Georgia Association of Middle School Principals Conference, Augusta, GA • 2001 Southeastern Association for Year-Round Education Conference, Atlanta • 2001 Georgia Association of Educational Leaders Conference, Jekyll Island, GA • 2001 Northeast RESA Conference, Athens, GA • 2000 National Association for Year-Round Education Conference, San Diego • 2000 Georgia Association for Year-Round Education Conference, Atlanta • 1999 Alabama Association for Year-Round Education Conference, Selma, AL • 1999 Georgia Association for Year-Round Education Conference, Atlanta • 1999 GA Elementary School Principals Association Conf., St. Simons, GA • 1998 Georgia State RESA Conference, Savannah • 1998 Georgia Compensatory Educational Leadership Conference, Savannah • 1998 National Association for Year-Round Education Conference, Houston • 1998 Alternative Education Programs Conference, Atlanta • 1998 Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Conference, Macon, GA • 1998 ASCD Conference, Atlanta • 1998 Georgia Association for Year-Round Education Conference, Atlanta • 1997 Improving America’s Schools Conference, Washington, D.C. • 1997 Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Conference, Macon • 1997 Georgia Association for Year-Round Education Conference, Atlanta Professional Educational and Leadership Organizations and Offices Held • 2012-2013 Georgia Professional Standards Commission Principals’ Alternative Preparation Task Force • 2011-present NAESP State Director and Federal Relations Director for GAMSP • 2011-present Georgia Department of Education Fitness Advisory Committee • 2008-present Georgia Middle School Association (GMSA)Board of Directors • 2006-present Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Board of Directors • 2003-2013 GAEL Board of Directors • 2000-2013 GAMSP Board of Directors • 2006-2007 Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) President • 2005-2006 GAEL President-elect • 2006 NASSP MetLife Foundation Bridge Builders’ Grant Evaluation Committee • 2005-2007 U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey’s Educational Advisory Committee of the Georgia 11th Congressional District • 2004-2007 NASSP No Child Left Behind Task Force • 2004-2006 GASSP Board of Directors • 2003-2005 NASSP Region VIII Board of Directors from Georgia • 2005-2006 GAMSP Immediate Past President • 2004-2005 GAMSP President • 2003-2004 GAMSP President-Elect • 1999-2002 NAYRE Region III Director; NAYRE Board of Directors • 1998-2002 President, GA-YRE • 1998-2000 Educational Leadership Board of Directors, State Univ. of West Georgia • 1998-1999 Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals (GAESP) President, District 6 • 1997-1999 GAESP Board of Directors • 1997-1998 GAESP President-Elect; District 6 • Current membership in the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), the Georgia Association of Middle Level Education (GAMLE), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), ASCD, the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP), the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMSP), and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Professional Educational and Leadership Honors and Recognitions (Personal and School) • 2012-2013 Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) National Distinguished Educator of the Year • 2013 Georgia House of Representatives House Resolution to Honor Dr. Robert Heaberlin for National Middle Level Educator of the Year • 2013 Francis Marion University Alumni Association Educational Administrator of the Year Award • 2012-2013 Coweta County Middle Schools Trophy of Excellence Winner (Lee Middle School) • 2012-2013 Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) President’s Service Professional of the Year Award • 2012-2013 Georgia Middle School Association (GMSA) Team of the Year Award (Lee Middle School—Grade 6 Team) • 2012-2013 Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP) Breakout School Award (Lee Middle School) • 2012 Georgia House of Representatives House Resolution to Honor Dr. Robert Heaberlin for National Distinguished Principal of the Year • 2012 Georgia Association of Middle School Principals Effective Middle School Program Designation (2012-2015) • 2011-2012 Coweta County Middle Schools Trophy of Excellence Winner (Lee Middle School) • 2011-2012 GAEL President’s Service Professional of the Year Award • 2011-2012 GAEL School Achievement Award • 2012 University of West Georgia Alumni Association Spotlight Award • 2012 National Forum to Accelerate Middle Level Learning Designation as a National School to Watch (2012-2015) • 2012 Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch Designation (2012-2015) • 2011-2012 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Middle Level Distinguished Principal of the Year) • 2010-2011 Coweta County Middle Schools Trophy of Excellence Winner (Lee Middle School) • 2009-2010 Coweta County Middle Schools Trophy of Excellence Winner (Lee Middle School) • 2009 GAMSP Effective Middle School Program Award Designation (2009-2012) • 2008-2009 GMSA President’s Award • 2008-2009 GMSA Team of the Year Award (Lee Middle School-Grade 6) • 2007-2008 GAEL President’s Service Professional of the Year Award • 2006 GAEL Outstanding State Educator Award • 2006 GAMSP Dr. John Lounsbury Award (Outstanding Contributions to Middle Schools) • 2006 GAMSP Mike Campbell Exemplary Leadership Award • 2006 Region 6A Governor’s Cup for Most Improved SAT Scores (Temple High School) • 2006 The Governor’s Office of Accountability Bronze Award—2005 Greatest Gains (Top 5%) on Georgia High School Graduation Tests (Temple H.S.) • 2002 Georgia Association of Middle School Principals—Effective Middle School Program Award (East Coweta Middle School-2002-2005) • 2000 Georgia Association for Year-Round Education—2000 Dr. Charles Ballinger Award for pioneering year-round education in Georgia • 1997 The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education—1997 School Bus Stop (Newnan Crossing Elementary School) • 1997 & 1998 The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education—1997 and 1998 Next Generation School Recipient (Newnan Crossing Elementary School) Publications ? Heaberlin, R. (2006). NCLB Graduation Rate Calculation Should Allow for a Variety of Diploma Options. Newsleader, 53 (9), 4. (quoted) ? Heaberlin, R. (2002). Improving student achievement by balancing the school calendar. Catalyst for Change, 32 (1), 14-17. ? Heaberlin, R. (2000). The effects of a year-round education on elementary students. Unpublished dissertation, The University of Georgia ? Heaberlin, R. (1997). Newnan Crossing Elementary School's year-round program. Elementary Principal, 5 (2), 11-14. Community Involvement • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Vestry Member (2002-2005; 2008-2011) • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Worship Commission (1998-present) • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Men’s Club Director (2009-present) • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Usher Ministry Coordinator (1998-present) • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Stewardship Commission (2011- present) • St. Paul's Episcopal Church Eucharistic Minister (2011-present) • Habitat for Humanity (2001-2003) • Lions Clubs International (1978-1995; District Governor 1991;Zone Chairman 1982-1990; Lion of the Year Recipient 1984, 1987, and 1991) • Coweta County Recreation League Youth Baseball Coach (1992-1998) • Coweta County Recreation League Youth Basketball Coach (1992-1997) • Coweta County Food Bank/One Roof (1994-present) School coordinator for annual Canathon • Coweta Relay for Life (1995-present) School coordinator for annual fundraiser • Coweta County United Way (1988-present) School coordi...(read more)