Tennessee Announces Finalists for Principal and Supervisor of the Year
Nashville, TN – Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education recognizes outstanding administrators in education with the Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards. The finalists below were selected by fellow supervisors and principals representing nine regions across the state. The winners will be named at the 7th Annual Tennessee Educational LEADership Conference in September.
“Tennessee schools continue to move forward largely due to the hard work of education leaders like those we recognize today,” Education Commissioner Timothy Webb said. “These awards honor education professionals who make considerable contributions to school and district improvement while remaining focused on what is best for students.”
The 2009 Supervisor of the Year finalists include:
| Supervisor | School System | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Timbs | Johnson County Schools | Supervisor of Instruction, K-12 |
| Dr. Jane Morton | Blount County Schools | Supervisor of Instruction, 6-12; K-12 testing; K-12 counselors; 504 coordinator; Title VI and IX coordinator |
| Relzie Payton | Shelby County Schools | Supervisor of Instruction |
| Betty Wallace | West Carroll SSD | Supervisor of Instruction, 7-12; Supervisor of Special Education; Supervisor of Federal Programs |
| Ann Anderson | Lexington City Schools | Director of Teaching and Learning |
| Mickey Blevins | McMinn County Schools | Elementary Supervisor |
| Terry Sue Fanning | Moore County Schools | Supervisor of Teaching |
| Janice Fox | Smith County Schools | Supervisor of Instruction |
| Ernestine Adams | Dickson County Schools | Director of Elementary Education |
The 2009 Principal of the Year finalists include:
| Principal | School System | School |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Moorhouse | Hamblen County Schools | Morristown West High School |
| Dale Schneitman | Jefferson County Schools | Jefferson County High School |
| Janet Graham | Cumberland County Schools | Cumberland County High School |
| Jim Stewart | Lincoln County Schools | Lincoln County High School |
| Judy Goodwin | Rutherford County Schools | Barfield Elementary School |
| Lex Suite | West Carroll SSD | West Carroll Jr/Sr High School |
| Warner Ross | Hardeman County Schools | Bolivar Middle School |
| Oscar Love | Memphis City Schools | Raleigh Egypt High School |
The Supervisor of the Year and Principal of the Year programs are co-sponsored by Education Networks of America. The winners and each of the finalists will receive awards provided by ENA at a banquet during the 2008 LEAD conference.
The supervisor award honors district-wide administrators who guide improvements in school programming while pursuing higher standards of student academic success. The principal award celebrates school leaders who have implemented outstanding programs resulting in significant school improvement and actively advocated for the improvement of education for Tennessee’s children. Nominees must be a current principal with 10 years experience in Tennessee public schools, five years of which must be administrative experience.
For more information, contact Amanda Maynord at (615) 532-7817 or Amanda.Maynord@state.tn.us.