By Susan Burton, Henry County Schools Communications Director
Paris, Tenn.–At last night’s Henry County Schools board meeting, Director of Schools Dr. Leah Watkins was presented the Northwest Superintendent of the Year Award by Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents Executive Director Dr. Gary Lilly. Lilly said Dr. Watkins is respected throughout our state as an excellent leader with vision and expert in pedagogy who not only stays abreast of current research and best practice, but also applies it. Lilly was honored to present the award, citing the many accomplishments of Watkins, including her TOSS collaboration, one of two AASA Board of Representives for TN, facilitated PD for superintendents, serves as chair for NW Superintendents Study Council and sits on the Executive Council Board.