Garner principal chosen for terrel bell award

Donna Newman, principal of Garner Middle School, was selected to receive the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership. The presentation took place during the Salute to Leadership Breakfast at the 2009 Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony on Nov. 3.

The Terrel H. Bell Award recognizes outstanding school leaders and the vital role they play in overcoming challenging circumstances. Principals nominated for this award are school leaders committed to fostering successful teaching and learning at their schools. They are principals who do whatever it takes to help their students meet high standards; committed to the notion that in educating America's children--failure is not an option.

This special award is given to Newman by the U. S. Department of Education, together with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Middle Schools Association, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals in memory of former Secretary of Education, Terrel H. Bell.

Under her leadership, Garner was selected as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Posted on October 27, 2009