AASSP High School District Assistant Principals of the Year Recognized
Montgomery, Ala, November 11, 2025 — The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP), an affiliate of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), proudly recognized the 2025-2026 High School District Assistant Principals of the Year during an awards session held at the recent AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference. These outstanding administrators were honored for their leadership, dedication, and service to Alabama’s high schools and the communities they serve.
The District High School Assistant Principals of the Year are:
| District 1 | Brenda Box, Mary G. Montgomery High School, Mobile County |
| District 2 | Mindy Blankenship, Ariton School, Dale County |
| District 3 | Theresa King, Francis Marion School, Perry County |
| District 4 | Kenyatta Harris, Elmore County Technical Training Center, Elmore County |
| District 5 | Kevin Thomas, Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa County |
| District 6 | Aaron Studdard, Piedmont High School, Piedmont City |
| District 7N | David Hill, Lexington High School, Lauderdale County |
| District 7S | Stacy Tinch, Haleyville High School, Haleyville City |
| District 8 | Jennifer Flanagan, James Clemens High School, Madison City |
One of these distinguished district winners will be selected as the 2025-2026 AASSP High School Assistant Principal of the Year, with the statewide announcement expected in the coming weeks.
“These assistant principals are essential to the success of their schools. Their leadership, encouragement, and commitment help create the kind of learning environments where teachers feel supported and students can excel,” said Dr. Farrell Seymore, executive director of CLAS and AASSP. “We are proud to celebrate these remarkable educators and grateful for the tremendous impact they make in high schools across Alabama.”
The AASSP High School Assistant Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by Virco Manufacturing, a valued partner committed to supporting the success of Alabama’s educational leaders. AASSP extends its gratitude to Virco for their continued support and recognition of excellence in school administration.
The overall winner of the 2025-2026 AASSP High School Assistant Principal of the Year will be recognized in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) High School Assistant Principal of the Year program. There, the Alabama winner will join other state winners from across the country and compete for the title of National High School Assistant Principal of the Year, showcasing the exceptional leadership and impact of Alabama’s school administrators on a national stage.
(For more information, please contact Alyssa Godfrey, CLAS Director of Communications, at 334.265.3610 or at alyssa@clasleaders.org)
About Virco Manufacturing: Virco Manufacturing is a leading supplier of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools, offering innovative and quality solutions to support educational environments. virco.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
