Dr. Tim Butler has been named the 2024 Southwest Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP).
The MoASSP President, Dr. Teresa McKenzie, and Southwest Region MoASSP President, Geoff Stewart, surprised Dr. Butler with the news in front of students and staff members on September 5.
A graduate of Branson High School, Dr. Butler is beginning his twelfth year with the district, and his ninth year as assistant principal at Branson Junior High School. Prior to joining BJHS, Dr. Butler served as a classroom teacher at Cedar Ridge Intermediate. He received both his Master’s in Educational Leadership and Doctorate of Education from Evangel University.
"I am deeply grateful to be named the MoASSP Assistant Principal of the Year. This award represents not only my individual efforts, but also the outstanding support and dedication of our entire school community. It is truly an honor to work alongside such a dynamic and committed team,” says Dr. Butler.
The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recognizes high school and middle school assistant principals who provide high quality learning opportunities for students and make exemplary contributions to the profession. The winner is selected from a pool of individuals chosen by each MoASSP region. Dr. Butler is now in the running to represent the State of Missouri as the 2024-2025 Assistant Principal of the Year.