Dale County superintendent named Alabama’s superintendent of the year

OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) – Dale County Schools Superintendent Ben Baker has been named Alabama’s Superintendent of the Year.

The honor was announced at the State School Superintendent Association Conference, which celebrates leaders who champion public education and academic progress.

Under Baker’s leadership, Dale County Schools scored a 95 on the state report card, the highest score recorded by a county school in state history.

Baker was recognized by State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey. He said the award reflects the work of his staff.

“I recognize that it has a lot to do with the good people that work for Dale County Schools, that work hard every day to try to create opportunities for our students,” Baker said. “Superintendents across our state really work hard to provide the best opportunities for our students, and I’m excited to have this platform because I’m going to use this platform to share the great things going on in Dale County, and also the great things going on in the state of Alabama.”

Baker was one of nine finalists up for the award.

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