Local Educator Nominated For Principal Of The Year

The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards. The finalists represent each of the state’s Center of Regional Excellence regions, with three finalists in each Grand Division: West, Middle, and East.

The Tennessee Principal of the Year award is awarded annually to a school leader for outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership that drives overall improvements in his or her school. To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience as a principal and a minimum of five years of experience in Tennessee public schools. In addition, all nominees must have a proven track record of exceptional gains in student learning.

The finalists for 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year include one local educator, Carmen Hayes of Southside Elementary School, in Giles County.

In the coming weeks, the Principal and Supervisor of the Year finalists will proceed to an in-person interview where each will meet with a panel of interviewers made up of department staff and other education leaders. Winners for each Grand Division and the Tennessee Principal and Supervisor of the Year will be selected from this group and announced this fall.