Martin County Principal Named Finalist for Florida’s 2025 Principal of the Year

 
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Derek Lowe
Coordinator, Public Information and Community Relations
Martin County School District
(772) 260-4072
lowed@martinschools.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2025
 
STUART, FL – The Martin County School District is proud to announce that Sarah Tuthill, Principal of Felix A. Williams Elementary, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Florida Principal of the Year by the Florida Department of Education. This prestigious recognition highlights Mrs. Tuthill’s exceptional leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in education.
 
Mrs. Tuthill, who was previously recognized as the Martin County School District’s Principal of the Year, will join fellow finalists at the 2025 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Summit on April 11, 2025, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. During the event, the Florida Department of Education will announce the 2025 Florida Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year. The District's Executive Leadership team shared the news with Mrs. Tuthill on Wednesday.
 
“Mrs. Tuthill is an outstanding leader who consistently goes above and beyond for her students, staff, and school community,” Superintendent Michael Maine said. “Her recognition as a finalist for this statewide honor is a testament to her unwavering dedication to education. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and the positive impact she continues to make.”
 
The Florida Principal of the Year program celebrates school leaders who demonstrate visionary leadership, innovation, and a commitment to student achievement. Finalists are selected based on their contributions to school culture, academic performance, and professional learning.
 
The Martin County School District congratulates Mrs. Tuthill on this well-deserved recognition and wishes her the best as she advances in the selection process.
 
About MCSD
Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, the Martin County School District (MCSD) offers an array of opportunities for students based on their unique interests, needs and passions. MCSD maintains robust academic standards, renowned arts and athletics programs, and numerous career and technical education opportunities. Students benefit from the District's many partnerships with business and community organizations, as well as character development, environmental stewardship and civic leadership programs. The mission of MCSD is to educate all students for success.
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