AUSTIN — Nicole Poenitzsch of Bellville Independent School District was named Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) in a special presentation on Sept. 28 at txEDCON, the annual event hosted by TASB and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). The award, which spotlights outstanding education leaders across Texas, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Poenitzsch, whose district is in Region 6, was selected for the prestigious award from a group of five state finalists.
The 11-member committee selected Poenitzsch as the winner of this year’s award, citing her servant leadership, commitment to ensuring opportunities for all of her students, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
