Dr. Leslie Daniels' peers across the Delta have recognized him as superintendent of the year.
But the Greenwood School District chief says that's only important in terms of providing a better education for students.
Daniels, who will receive a plaque for this award at Tuesday's Greenwood Public Schools Board meeting is a member of the Delta Area Association for Improvement of Schools, which was founded in 1985 and reorganized in 1990.
About 35 school districts belong to the organization, and their superintendents chose Daniels, said Assistant Superintendent Margie Pulley.
DAISS is a regional consortium headquartered at Delta State University.
"The mission is to provide opportunities for any Mississippi educator to explore the most crucial leadership position in American education," said Rori Herbison, director of university relations.
The DAISS program, which includes workshops and meetings several times a year, provides networking opportunities and more.
"The agenda is designed to increase leadership skills," Herbison said.
Superintendents learn how to "build and market their own school strengths, examine the political climate - build and maintain collaborative trust with schools boards," she said.
Daniels said DAISS helps children. "If you improve the administrators and you improve the teachers, you are going to improve the students. The only reason to have the Greenwood School District is to take care of the boys and girls in the school district."
