Tennessee Teacher & Principal Of The Year

The annual Excellence in Education celebration and the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2024-25 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, along with the two 2024-25 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees state finalists.

Kelley Harrell, principal of John Adams Elementary School in Kingsport City Schools, was selected as the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year.

Cathy Pressnell, coordinator of reading for grades 3-6 in Murfreesboro City Schools, was selected as the 2024-25 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year.

Additionally, the department announced the 2024-25 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees state finalists…

Teresa Lawson, a parent liaison in Hamblen County Schools, and Tina McCracken, a secretary in Bradley County Schools who will go on to compete against state finalists from across the country for the National RISE Award.