Justin Robertson, the director of Hamilton County Schools, has been named the Southeast Tennessee Superintendent of the Year.
The recognition from the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents makes Robertson one of eight finalists for Tennessee Superintendent of the Year.
As superintendent, Robertson said, his goal is to ensure students and staff have the support they need to succeed while also positioning the district to have long-term success.
“That work takes thoughtful planning, strong partnerships and a shared commitment to creating opportunity for every student in every community,” he said in a press release Wednesday. “I appreciate my peers across the Southeast for recognizing me with this award, but I’m more grateful to the Hamilton County community for walking alongside me in this work as we strive to serve all students.”
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