The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced the finalists for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year award on Tuesday, and Poplar Grove Elementary's Alisha Erickson is one of the nominees.
The finalists represent each of the state’s Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) regions, with three finalists in each Grand Division: West, Middle, and East. Erickson was one of the Middle division finalists.
“I am thrilled to honor these individuals as finalists for the Tennessee Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards,” Tennessee Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds said in a TDOE release.
“Your exceptional hard work, dedication, and leadership does not go unnoticed, and I am proud that Tennessee has so many principals and district supervisors that are committed to student success.”
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.
In the coming weeks, the Principal 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 of the Year will be selected from this group and announced this fall.
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