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Brownwood ISD Leader Named Region 15 Assistant Principal of the Year
Brownwood ISD Leader Named Region 15 Assistant Principal of the Year
Jennifer Gwathmey, Assistant Principal of East Elementary in Brownwood ISD (BISD), has been named the 2025 Region 15 AP of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA).
“BISD is filled with exceptional educators and leaders,” said BISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young. “Ms. Gwathmey was an outstanding teacher here and is now an excellent administrator. We are fortunate to have people committed to our students at such a high level.”
The peer-based award celebrates assistant principals from the 20 TEPSA Regions across the state who demonstrate exceptional leadership in fostering a culture of excellence for students and teachers on their PK-8 campus.
“Jennifer has played a pivotal role in creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment in their school community. We are proud to recognize Jennifer’s leadership and dedication to ensuring students are engaged, and achieve success throughout their education,” said TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart.
One TEPSA Region AP of the Year will be selected as the 2025 NAESP National Assistant Principal of the Year for Texas. Supported by Horace Mann, the national award recognizes leaders who are committed to excellence through programs designed to meet the academic and social needs of all students; have firmly established community ties with parents and local business organizations; show strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for school staff and students; and exhibit exceptional leadership in a particular school program.
Honorees will be recognized at the TEPSA Legacy Luncheon Wednesday, June 11 at the Round Rock Kalahari.
TEPSA, whose hallmark is educational leaders learning with and from each other, has served Texas PK-8 school leaders since 1917. Member-owned and member-governed, TEPSA has more than 5,900 members who direct the activities of more than 3 million PreK-8 school children. Learn more at TESPA.
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