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Goodwin honored as principal of the year

Russellville High School has received several distinguished accolades recently, including www.niche.com's ranking as Alabama's number one standout high school and being named an A+ College Ready “School of Excellence.”
Those honors came under the leadership of RHS principal Jason Goodwin, so it's no surprise Goodwin was named the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) District Seven principal of the year.

Russellville City Schools Superintendent Heath Grimes made the announcement at the November 15th board meeting. Goodwin will now be eligible to be named CLAS principal of the year.

Goodwin is in his second year as RHS principal. He was hired as assistant principal for RHS in June 2015. Goodwin is a graduate of the University of North Alabama with a bachelor's degree in secondary education/chemistry and a master's and Ed.S degree in instructional leadership.

He previously worked as a chemistry teacher and assistant principal at Lawrence County High School.

When you get those types of honors in a year you can understand how and why he was recognized,” Grimes said of Goodwin. “Mr. Goodwin was nominated from among his peers in administration and selected by them.”

CLAS is a professional association focused on children, professional development and the needs of school administrators. Its mission is to “coordinate and facilitate the resources of all members for the advancement of public education,” according to its website.

Russellville High School saw a 122 percent increase on AP qualifying scores last year as compared to 2015-16. The school was also recognized for the tremendous growth in student enrollment in AP courses.

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