(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Middle School’s Justin Tucker has been named the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) District 10 2024 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year.
Another Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) administrator, Dana Cassidy from Batesville Intermediate School, has been chosen District 10 Elementary School Principal of the Year, as previously reported here.
Tucker has served in his current role since 2019.
As BMS Assistant Principal, Tucker oversees school discipline, attendance, safety, special education, and day-to-day operations.
He also serves as a co-chair of the bi-monthly meetings of the Corporation Safety Team, involving all assistant principals, school resource officers, and the superintendent.
Recently, he created a new parent/student policy handbook, working collaboratively with all stakeholders.
“As a former student of Batesville Community School Corporation, I deeply care about what it means to be a Bulldog and about promoting a positive and student-first culture at Batesville Middle School,” said Tucker. “I am honored to have been selected to represent our region.”
The IASP annually recognizes outstanding school leaders in each of the 12 Indiana districts who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students.
These principals are nominated by their peers for the exemplary contributions they have made to the profession.
District 10 is comprised of Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Hancock, Jennings, Ripley, Rush, Shelby, and Union counties in Southeastern Indiana.
“I am incredibly proud of and thankful for the outstanding leadership demonstrated by these two BCSC leaders,” said BCSC Superintendent Paul Ketcham “This recognition is a testament to their unwavering dedication, innovative spirit, and commitment to excellence in education in Batesville.”
Cassidy and Tucker will be honored in November at the annual Principals of the Year Recognition Celebration in Indianapolis, where one statewide award winner in each category from among all districts will be announced.
