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Dr. Spivey named Harnett County Schools' Principal of the Year 2021
Harnett County Schools Names 2021 Principal of the Year
August 28, 2020
LILLINGTON, NC – Harnett County Schools is pleased to announce its district Principal of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year, Dr. Jennifer Spivey. Dr. Spivey has been an educator within the Harnett County School system for fourteen years and currently serves as the Principal of Highland Elementary School.
“Dr. Spivey has served the students of Harnett County for many years, and everyone who interacts with her immediately knows her heart for children,” Chris Pearson, Harnett County Principals, and Assistant Principals Association (HCPAPA) President stated. She works tirelessly to provide the best environment for her students and has great respect amongst her colleagues. Dr. Spivey is a model of humility and dedication, and we are proud to celebrate the award with her. Congratulations from all of the members of HCPAPA.”
Dr. Spivey earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education at UNC Wilmington, followed by her Master’s Degree in Health Education and Promotion from East Carolina University. Spivey then went on to receive her doctorate in Educational Leadership K-12 in 2019.
“I am honored to be named Harnett County School’s Principal of the year,” Dr. Spivey said. I am overjoyed and filled with gratitude. I am a product of Harnett County Schools, Western Harnett High School--go Eagles!”
Principal Spivey has also been recognized as the 2017 Harnett County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year and was most recently a recipient of the Harnett County 40 under 40, which recognizes the most influential leaders in Harnett County for the calendar year.
“One hundred percent of my success is indebted to strong teachers and mentors who molded me into the person I am today. I take great pride in representing my peer principals and Harnett County Schools,” said Spivey.
In her spare time, Dr. Spivey is an avid runner, enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and invested in animals' wellbeing.
As Harnett County Schools' Principal of the Year, Dr. Spivey will participate in the North Central Regional interview process. If selected, Spivey will have the opportunity to be chosen as one of the state's Principal of the Year finalists.
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