Awards

Melody Crane

2025 Truett Goatcher Arkansas School Business Official of the Year

Melody Crane, Business Manager of Hector School District, was recently selected as the 2025 Truett Goatcher Arkansas School Business Administrator of the Year by the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials (AASBO). This award is sponsored by American Fidelity. The award was presented during a surprise presentation at the AASBO Conference on February 13, 2025. Pictured with Melody is American Fidelity State Manager Kim Wilson.

Tressie Fowler

2025 AAESP Award for Service Above and Beyond

Tressie Fowler, Principal of Danville High School in the Danville Public School District, was selected by the Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) as the recipient of the 2025 Award for Service Above and Beyond. This award is sponsored by Lifetouch. Dr. Mike Hernandez, AAEA Executive Director; Lenett Thrasher, AAEA Assistant Executive Director; Kim Foster, Danville School District Superintendent; and Tammy Carmical, Lifetouch, presented Mrs. Fowler with the award during a student assembly at Danville High School on February 21.