Tennessee Selects Finalists for State’s Principal of the Year

Tennessee’s Department of Education (TDOE) has announced its finalists for the 2022-2023 Principal of the Year Award.

“Principals and supervisors play a foundational role in the success of their teachers and students, and we are fortunate to have so many incredible principals and supervisors in the state of Tennessee,” Commissioner Penny Schwinn said. “I am inspired by these outstanding leaders that continually work to support students and school communities across Tennessee.”

Hailing from all across the Volunteer State, the candidates for the award have all worked at their respective schools for at least one year, and have all worked in the state’s public school system for at least three years.

The candidates are:

  • Nathaniel Lewis – Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School, Jackson-Madison County Schools
  • Jessica Woody – Dogwood Elementary School, Germantown Municipal School District
  • Kristie Wilson – Camden Elementary School, Benton County Schools
  • April Sneed – Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, Rutherford County Schools
  • Ryan Jackson – Mt. Pleasant High School, Maury County Schools
  • Christie VanWinkle – Glenn Martin Elementary, Cumberland County Schools
  • Kristine Walden – City Park School, Athens City Schools
  • Heather Byrd – Prospect Elementary School, Blount County Schools
  • Kyle Loudermilk – Andrew Jackson Elementary, Kingsport City Schools

Tyler Salyer was the state’s Principal of the Year for the 2021-2022 academic school year.

He said the following about the candidates for this year’s award:

Congratulations to all of the Tennessee Principal of the Year finalists. A principal’s work is a work of the heart. You all know that the work of the principalship can be tiresome and stressful, but what drives us is knowing that our impact is eternal. The sacrifices that are made are worth it and you make them selflessly every day. Through your commitment, dedication, and support, you are making a difference in the lives of students and families across our great state. Press on, and again congratulations on your accomplishment.

At the end of July, TDOE announced the finalists for the state’s Teacher of the Year award, as reported by The Tennessee Star.

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“Educators are the backbone of Tennessee schools and communities, and have continued to demonstrate their dedication, professionalism, and unmatched passion to educating our students,” Schwinn said at the time. “I am proud to recognize these nine teachers who have gone above and beyond to ensure Tennessee students are set up for success.”

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Pete D’Abrosca is a contributor at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Follow Pete on Twitter. Email tips to [email protected].

 

 

 

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2 Thoughts to “Tennessee Selects Finalists for State’s Principal of the Year”

  1. 83ragtop50

    “’Educators are the backbone of Tennessee schools and communities, and have continued to demonstrate their dedication, professionalism, and unmatched passion to educating our students,’ Schwinn said at the time.”

    Now if they would just produce a decent return on investment. That is, students who excel at educational fundamentals. And I am not talking about racism nor gender garbage. But I am not holding my breath.

  2. Molly

    Will hv 2 do a background chk on each and everyone

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