Awards

Dr. Cathy Riggins

AACTEA Administrator of the Year

Dr. Cathy Riggins, Assistant Superintendent at the Vilonia School District, has been named the 2023 Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (AACTEA) Administrator of the Year. Mike Mertens, AAEA Assistant Executive Director, presented Dr. Riggins with the award during a school board meeting on June 12. This award is given each year to an Arkansas career and technical education administrator who has succeeded in promoting and enhancing career and technical education in their organization and has been recognized as exhibiting exceptional leadership skills in their community. Congratulations Dr. Riggins!