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For their outstanding leadership in education, the AREA recognizes two Superintendents of the Year, one from the North and one from the South of Interstate 40. The candidates are nominated by Educational Service Cooperatives who are AREA members. The AREA is proud of the dedicated superintendents who make up this large community and lead Arkansas rural districts so effectively. Well done to the 2023 recipients!
2023 AREA North Superintendent of the Year: Jeremy Mangrum, Elkins School District
2023 AREA South Superintendent of the Year: Pat Tankersley, Foreman School District