Churchill County Middle School principal Amy Word was selected as the Nevada School Board Association’s Administrator of the Year on November 13 at their annual conference. She had been nominated by the Churchill County School Board.
The award is based on school improvement, student achievement, unique contributions, effective professional development strategies for educational staff, and innovative and successful practices which have resulted in increased student achievement in the school, district, or state.
“Amy is the consummate learner, exemplifying everything that we desire in our staff and students as we live out our mission of Everyone Always Learning,” said Dr. Summer Stephens, Superintendent of Churchill County School District. “She understands how failure can lead to success by iterating on our work as a part of the learning journey.”
Trustees in their nomination letter said Word is a constant, positive example. “Everything she does for the school district comes from one main idea. What is best for our students.”
“Her ability to take lead on a project, delegate to others with trust and support, and be a learner is incredibly admirable and clear reasons for recognition for this award,” the school board stated in its nomination. “She is a calculated risk-taker, a collaborative leader, and highly self-reflective. Amy is what all administrators should aspire to be.”
The nomination went on to confirm Word works well with staff, students, and parents, going
above and beyond for people and spending many after-work hours at school taking care of business.
“She will stop whatever task she is working on to talk with concerned or upset parents and make sure they leave knowing she is doing all that she can to deal with any concerns or issues,” trustees said.
During the last challenging school year, it was difficult to get students engaged and willing to come to school, but trustees said Word made every effort to support her students and help them achieve their educational goals.
“I got to witness the excitement she would display when students walked through the front door,” said CCMS secretary Becky Rossback. “Even if they were late, I would hear her say, ‘We are glad you are here.’”
Word said she believes in doing everything she can to help her students succeed. She has personally delivered hot spots to homes of students who were without wi-fi, continuously works with counselors to gain a better understanding of students who are in need of extra support, and relays efficiently and quickly any information that she gains from training and meetings with the district.
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