Houston County school principal wins state award

Eagle Springs Elementary School Principal Andrea McGee has been named Georgia’s 2016 National Distinguished Principal.

This award is given by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the U.S. Department of Education. McGee was presented a cash award of $2,500 and will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. this fall.

Criteria for this award require that honorees be selected by their colleagues for achievements that are above and beyond those expected in a school program. In addition, nominees must have: been a principal for at least five years, maintained high expectations of students and staff and outstanding contributions to the school and profession. Finally, nominees must be established and respected members of the community.

McGee’s accomplishments include her school being named a 2015 and 2016 Title I Reward School and a Georgia STEM Certified School. She has also earned NAESP Mentoring Certification and mentors new principals in the district.

This story was originally published May 13, 2016 at 4:15 PM with the headline "Houston County school principal wins state award."