CCSD Special Education Director Charlette Green has been elected as a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Fellowship is one of the highest forms of recognition given by ASHA. Only 39 Fellows from across the country were selected; Green is only the ninth Fellow ever elected from Georgia.

According to the ASHA, the key word for the award is "outstanding." The nominee must truly stand out among one's peers. The term implies contributions that are significant and would be so regarded within and beyond one's community or state. While there are thousands of members who fulfill their professional responsibilities competently, only a small percentage have, by virtue of the quality and amount of their contributions, distinguished themselves sufficiently to warrant recognition.

Green will be recognized formally with the award at the National ASHA Convention in November.