Since 2003
The American Academy for Young Professionals (Gr.6-12)
Est. 2003
The American Academy for Young Professionals (Gr. 6-12)
Alabama's Boutique Education Provider
Boutique Education Provider, SINCE 2003
Creating & Developing Academic & Leadership Advancement
AA-YP Advisory Board, does just that - Advise!
They offer their advice, expertise, insight, and wisdom which helps to facilitate progressive and sustainable academic growth for this boutique model of education, which extends beyond middle and high school. Our advisors comprise outstanding college and high school educators, as well as leaders with an array of credentials and expertises which makes them invaluable resources for AA-YP. Two have served on SACS accrediting panels for K-12 schools, as well as colleges. Their service has extended beyond advice to screening parents and students for admissions, teaching courses, and facilitating leadership events, as well as graduation speakers.
"A wise man will heed wisdom and instructions, but a fool despises wisdom and instruction."
Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr
Advisor Since 2008
AA-YP Adjunct Lecturer
Teaching Experience:
Miles College, UAB, Alabama State University, University of Oklahoma, and Harvard University
Degrees:
BS - Biology
Masters - Biology
Phd. - Zoology
Mr. Adam R. Arrington
Advisor Since 2017-2019
AA-YP Adjunct Lecturer
Leadership/Business Training:
Oral Roberts University
Degrees:
BS - Business Administration
Minor - Youth Ministry
License:
Series 66 - Wealth Management
Series 7 - Wealth Management
Prayer Covers:
Mrs. Bereniece Lanier
Apostle Steven Green, Sr.
Adam Arrington
Justin Arrington
Kevin G. Arrington
Superintendent/Advisor Since 2003
Administrative Experience:
City of Birmingham - Dept. Head
Senior Pastor - Lifting Christ Worship Center
Degrees:
AA - Business Adminisration
BS - Business Administration
Dr. Rodney G. Brown
Advisor since 2006
AA-YP Adjunct Teacher/Lecturer
Teaching Experience:
Shelby County & Midfield School Systems; State of Alabama Certified K-12 Teacher
Degrees:
BS - Special Education
Masters - Special Education
Dr. Mildred D. Reed
Advisor Since 2003
AA-YP Adjunct Teacher/Lecturer
Teaching Experience:
University of Oklahoma, Miles College, Birmingham Southern, Jefferson State Community College
Degrees:
BS - Vocal Performance
Masters - Music
Masters - Public & Private Management
Doctorate - Philosophy of Humane Letters
Dr. Michael Saltmarch
Advisor SInce 2015
Chairman, Since 2018
AA-YP Adjunct Teacher/
Lecturer/Internal Auditor
Finance/Law/Teaching Experience:
Lawson State, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham School of Law, Corpus Christie Faith Church, Certified Private School
K-12 Teacher
Degrees:
AA - Psychology
BS - Criminal Justice
Juris Doctor Law Degree
License:
Accounting/Tax Preparation
Agatha Jones
AA-YP External Auditor
(Non-Board Member)
Principal Accountant
Jefferson County
Commission
Non Discrimination Clause
AA-YP does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), disability, in any of its activities or operations.