Will Ray, principal of Kings Chapel Elementary School, was recently awarded the Jim Puckett Outstanding Educator Award from the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL).  The Jim Puckett Award is given to individuals with an exemplary record of service in educational leadership and who exhibit leadership characteristics that are considered a positive role model for others.

Ray has served as president of the Middle Georgia chapter of the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals. Through his leadership in this group, Ray promoted fellowship and professional growth among other elementary school administrators.

“I am very fortunate to represent elementary school administrators in Middle Georgia and have enjoyed meeting and working with some outstanding school leaders,” said Ray.  “Our region is full of incredible people who are committed to the success of children. All of them deserve a part of this award!”

Ray has worked for the Houston County School District since 1997 and has been principal of Kings Chapel Elementary School since 2014. For more information about Kings Chapel Elementary, visit kces.hcbe.net.