Kingsport board honors district and school Teachers of the Year, principal and supervisor of the year

The Kingsport City Schools Board paused its business agenda to honor educators and staff across the district, recognizing school‑level Teachers of the Year, district novice‑teacher awardees, a principal of the year and the district’s supervisor of the year.

Presenters called forward 20 school‑level Teachers of the Year from across the district, naming honorees including Freddie Correll (Palmer Center), Casey Silkwood (Adams Elementary), Kesha Ryan (Jackson Elementary), Megan Edmiston (Roosevelt Elementary), Karen Kitzmiller (Jefferson Elementary), and several teachers from Dobyns‑Bennett and other schools. A presenter noted Megan Edmiston’s experience and commitment to equitable instruction and described her eight years in the classroom and relevant degree background.

The board also highlighted district novice‑teacher awards, naming Madison Lay (Johnson Elementary), William Stockley (Robinson) and Reid Connor (Dobyns‑Bennett). Dr. Stephanie Potter, principal of Jefferson Elementary, was recognized as the Kingsport City Schools 2026 Principal of the Year; the board summarized her 30‑year career and academic credentials. David Sewell was presented as the district 2026 Supervisor of the Year, with the board noting his oversight of facilities operations, recent capital projects and prior industry experience.

Board members and presenters framed the recognitions within recent district successes. A district speaker noted district gains, saying the system recorded its highest number of reward schools and that seven schools earned an "A" letter grade, along with strong regional ACT and AP performance.

The honors were presented with certificates and plaques; recipients and families were invited to step forward for photos and applause.