President & C.E.O.
Norreese L. Haynes, has been fighting for teachers for more than 17 years. He is the founder of A.P.E. A native of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Haynes has coached and worked in the Clayton County Georgia Public Schools, the fifth largest district in Georgia. Mr. Haynes also served this district as a school board member. Mr. Haynes served as the CEO and VP of MACE a local teachers' union in Georgia where he learned how to " aggressively fight" for teachers abused by their " Lazy ass" administrators". Mr. Haynes received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. Mr. Haynes has six lovely sons and one daughter, Honesty, Benjamin, Amos, Antavius, and Sincere.
Chief Operating Officer
C. Darlene Curry Ed.S. Is a graduate of Spelman College, where she received her undergraduate degree in History with a minor in Sociology. She received her Masters and Specialist degrees in Education from Argosy University. She received her teacher’s certification from Clark AU. During Darlene’s tenure as an educator, she served as Team leader, Department chair, Grade level chair, and several other committees contributing to the wellbeing of all constituents. As a former educator with over 30 years of experience, Darlene understands the importance of order, inside and outside of the classroom. Once order is in place, effective teaching and learning will take place.
Office manager
Mrs. Martin Haynes manages the A.P.E. offices. Mrs. Martin Haynes is the first contact for our members needing A.P.E.'s services.
Communication Director
Mr. Leroy Walker, has been working with classroom teachers for over 20 years. As a former teacher, he knows what teachers go through daily. Mr. Walker, is a true advocate for teachers' rights.
A.P.E. Chief Special Counsel
Attorney Daniels is very effective in the court room and is known for his fast, aggressive cross examination. A.P.E. truly pities any person cross examined by him. Mr. Haynes had this to say about him: " I have known Gabriel for a long time. He is a close friend of mine and he knows how to get the truth out of any witness. I always take him to war with me."
A.P.E. Special Counsel
Attorney Ross joins A.P.E. legal team. Strong work ethics aided him in completing his Juris doctor degree in 2011, after which he went to work for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. It was there that he discovered his passion for consumer law and helping clients who were often facing the most difficult time of their lives. He also founded his own law firm The Ross Firm in 2012.
Chief Regional Director
Clayton Regional Director
Mr. James Morrow Jr. has worked as a public-school teacher for many years. He understands the importance of discipline in our schools. This is one of the reasons he decided to run for the Georgia State Senate. If elected, his primary focus will be on reforming the state's educational system. James said he would also focus on providing more support to teachers and developing mentoring programs at Georgia schools.
Augusta Regional Director
Membership Director
Iris, has been in sales for over 12 years and understand the importance of sales and organization growth. A.P.E. excited to have her in charge of our sales department.
