Celebrating Excellence in Education

Honoring Alabama’s Middle & High School Principals

Middle School Principal of the Year: Tony Sanders

Tony Sanders, principal of Greensboro Middle School in Hale County Schools, has been named the 2024-2025 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year. With 28 years of experience in education, including 16 years as an administrator, Mr. Sanders has transformed Greensboro Middle School through innovative programs like a STEM after-school initiative, funded by nearly $500,000 in grants. His leadership has fostered academic excellence and a collaborative school culture, positively impacting both students and staff.

District nominees for this award were (finalists are highlighted):

The Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) and Horace Mann.