Greensboro Middle School Principal Named 2024-2025 AASSP Middle School Principal of the Year
Greensboro, Ala., December 2, 2024 — Mr. Anthony Sanders, principal of Greensboro Middle School in the Hale County School System, has been named the 2024-2025 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP). The Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by Horace Mann.
Mr. Sanders, with 28 years of experience in education and 16 years as an administrator, has been the principal of Greensboro Middle School since 2011. His leadership philosophy centers on creating a positive school culture and climate that promotes academic success and personal growth. Mr. Sanders strives to inspire students to achieve their full potential while empowering faculty and staff to innovate and collaborate in fostering a strong educational environment.
Under Mr. Sanders’ leadership, Greensboro Middle School has implemented several exemplary programs, including the Greensboro Middle School STEM After-School Program. This initiative, supported by nearly $500,000 in grant funding, has established a STEM ecosystem for rural West Alabama, a VR lab, and competitive student teams that have achieved notable success in robotics and sustainability competitions. These programs exemplify Mr. Sanders’ commitment to providing students with innovative learning opportunities and preparing them for future success.
Mr. Sanders holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama State University and a Master of Education from the University of Phoenix. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to education, including being named Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year in 2020 and receiving the University of Alabama ACCESS Virtual Learning Administrator of the Year Award in 2022.
“Tony Sanders embodies the dedication, vision, and excellence that define outstanding school leadership,” said Dr. Vic Wilson, executive director of CLAS and AASSP. “His ability to innovate and inspire has transformed Greensboro Middle School into a model of success. Beyond his remarkable work in his school and community, Tony’s leadership on the CLAS Board of Directors and as a past president of the Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP) has greatly influenced middle school education across the state. We are proud to honor him with this well-deserved recognition.”
Mr. Sanders will represent Alabama in the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year program, competing alongside other state honorees from across the nation. This recognition highlights his exceptional contributions to education and serves as an inspiration to educators throughout Alabama and beyond.
The Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by Horace Mann, a trusted supporter of educators nationwide. AASSP extends its gratitude to Horace Mann for their commitment to honoring excellence in school leadership.
About Horace Mann: Horace Mann helps educators and school employees achieve financial success at every stage of their lives. They understand the importance of staying within a budget. With strategies to reduce student loan debt, secure classroom funding without using personal funds, and insurance program reviews to find savings, they work with educators to maximize hard-earned dollars and develop a path to a successful financial future. Horace Mann is a long-time supporter of CLAS and the sponsor of the Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award. horacemann.com
About AASSP: The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals serves as a voice and a resource for public school secondary administrators. AASSP is an affiliate association of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). CLAS is an umbrella association that serves thirteen different affiliates comprised of Alabama’s public school administrators. CLAS is dedicated to providing the framework to connect dedicated school administrators and other successful leaders with a network for professional growth and support. For more information, visit www.clasleaders.org
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