Tennessee Named 2026-27 Supervisor of the Year
State education officials recognized Bradley County Schools’ Elizabeth Kaylor for her leadership.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Administration
Tennessee state officials have officially named Elizabeth Kaylor as the 2026-27 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year. Kaylor currently serves as the Elementary Supervisor at Bradley County Schools.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights administrative excellence within Tennessee’s public education system as the state transitions from the 2025-26 term to the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. These annual awards celebrate leadership and teaching contributions across state school districts.
Elizabeth Kaylor of Bradley County Schools succeeded 2025-26 titleholder Diana Woods as the new Tennessee Supervisor of the Year. The committee also recognized Kelly McElhiney from Marion County High School as the East Grand Division Teacher of the Year.
The players
Elizabeth Kaylor
She serves as the Elementary Supervisor at Bradley County Schools and is the state's 2026-27 Supervisor of the Year.
Diana Woods
She held the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year title for the 2025-26 term.
Kelly McElhiney
She is an educator at Marion County High School who was named the East Grand Division Teacher of the Year.
The details
The state selection committee manages a formal review process to identify high-performing administrators and educators across Tennessee. Following the conclusion of the 2025-26 term, officials evaluate candidates based on their professional impact within their respective districts. The designation serves to honor those who have demonstrated significant contributions to student outcomes and school management.
Timeline
Diana Woods held the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year title for the 2025-26 term.
Elizabeth Kaylor holds the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year title for the 2026-27 term.
The Home Front
This announcement follows the established annual cycle of the Tennessee Department of Education's educator and administrator recognition program. The awards highlight the ongoing administrative standards maintained across the state's diverse public school districts.
Families in Bradley and Marion counties may find it useful to note the leadership recognition of their respective educators and administrators. Monitoring local district announcements can provide insight into the administrative priorities that influence school logistics and classroom environments.
The takeaway
The state has honored new leadership and teaching excellence for the upcoming academic year. Families can stay engaged with district developments by following official school board communications and future award cycles.
Further reading
For more information on the standards and recognition programs within our local schools, visit Administration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
