Markley named Southeast Region Superintendent of the Year

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Tim Markley has been named the 2015-2016 Southeast Regional Superintendent of the Year by the Southeast Region Superintendents’ Education Alliance.

“I am most honored to have received the 2015-16 Regional Superintendent of the Year award, particularly with it being given by my peers and fellow southeast superintendents,” Markley said in a news release. “I consider the honor to be more of a district award, as it is a reflection of the positive work that is being done in our schools by both employees and students.”

According to a news release from the school district, the nomination is a highly recognized commendation for Markley’s work and accomplishments.

The Alliance is comprised of 13 superintendents from public school districts across the southeastern portion of the state. This honor includes a nomination as a candidate for the 2015 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year Award to be announced in November. That award, part of the National Superintendent of the Year Award, judges superintendents on their leadership in learning, communication skills, professionalism and community involvement.

Markley has been superintendent in New Hanover County since October 2010.