Jeremy Bell, federal programs coordinator of the Arkadelphia Public School District, was recently named the 2024 Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators (AAFC) Howard Wallace Federal Coordinator of the Year.
The award was presented at the 2024 AAFC Spring Conference in Little Rock on May 2.
This award is given each year in honor of Howard Wallace, long-time school educator, Arkansas Department of Education staff member, and mentor to many. The award recognizes an Arkansas educator for outstanding service to public schools and for “making a difference.” The plaque states the recognition is in honor of “Exemplary Leadership in Providing Outstanding Educational Opportunities for Children in the Arkadelphia School District and for Your Distinguished Service as an Educational Leader in Arkansas.”
Bell received his BSE in Mathematics from Ouachita Baptist University, MSE in Secondary Administration and Ed. S in Educational Leadership from Henderson State University, E.S.L. Licensure from Arkansas Tech University, and is currently enrolled in Ed. D in School Leadership at ATU. Bell began his instructional career in Arkadelphia Public Schools as a math teacher. He spent 16 years in the Gurdon School District before returning to Arkadelphia in 2023 to serve as the Federal Programs Coordinator for the District.
Bell oversees federal budgets and serves as the ESOL, Wellness, District Military Education, and Title IX Coordinator for Arkadelphia.
Arkadelphia Superintendent Nikki Thomas said, “What sets Mr. Bell apart is his unwavering passion for supporting our community and ensuring that federal programs serve those who need them most. He approaches his work with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.”
