Two Metro Nashville school employees recognized in Tennessee's 2026-27 educator awards
A DuPont Tyler Middle principal and an Antioch High classroom associate were honored
NASHVILLE - Two Metro Nashville Public Schools employees were recognized when the Tennessee Department of Education announced its 2026-27 educator awards on Oct. 1, according to the department's news release.
Fred Hewitt, principal of DuPont Tyler Middle School, was named the Middle Grand Division Principal of the Year. Mandalyn Goins, a classroom associate at Antioch High School, was named one of two Tennessee finalists for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) award, and will compete against finalists from across the country for the national RISE Award, the release says.
The statewide honors went to educators outside Nashville: Jenna Burke of Collierville Schools is the Teacher of the Year, Heather Tinch of Putnam County Schools is the Principal of the Year, and Elizabeth Kaylor of Bradley County Schools is the Supervisor of the Year.
Source: Tennessee Department of Education, "Tennessee Announces 2026-27 Top Educator Awards," Oct. 1, 2026 - https://www.tn.gov/education/news/2026/10/1/tennessee-announces-2026-27-top-educator-awards-.html