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Mike Buffington

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

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Sheila Kahrs, of Haymon-Morris Middle School in Barrow County, was named the 2010 Middle School Principal of the Year making it three years in a row that a principal from Georgia has received a national award.

“Sheila Kahrs is an exceptional principal who has helped the students of Haymon-Morris Middle School make tremendous strides in increasing achievement,” said State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox. “She’s a leader who uses data to make informed decisions and empowers her teachers to be leaders so they are motivated to get the most out of students. She’s very deserving of this award and I am very proud of her and her team at Haymon-Morris Middle School.”

Superintendent Cox and officials from the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) surprised Kahrs during an assembly at her school. Local and state officials were also on hand to present Kahrs with the award.

A plaque from Superintendent Cox and the State Board of Education was presented to Kahrs during the ceremony.

Mark Wilson, of Morgan County High School, was the NASSP High School Principal of the Year for 2009 and Molly Howard, of Jefferson County High School, was the NASSP High School Principal of the Year for 2008.

“The fact that a National Principal of the Year has come from Georgia for three consecutive years is a testament to the quality of our school leaders in Georgia,” Superintendent Cox said. “Sheila, Mark and Molly are just three of the many great principals we have throughout the state.”

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#1 Anonymous on 09/09/09 at 12:24 PM [Reply]

I've sub-taught in HMMS before and let me tell you, those students are extremely well behaved! In the classroom, I had little to no problem with students -- a rarity as a sub-teacher.

This is a direct reflection on Kahrs expectations of her staff and students. Way To Go and well deserved.

#2 Anonymous on 09/09/09 at 11:11 PM [Reply]

Congratulations Principal Kars...we are very lucky to have you teaching in Barrow County. Thank you for all that you do!

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