The Assistant Principal of the Year (APOY) Award recognizes outstanding school administrators for their exemplary contributions to students, schools and communities. Through their innovative leadership and dedication to academic excellence, they have increased student and school performance and have established safe learning environments for our children. These individuals have utilized teamwork and leadership skills to increase student performance, and promote safe learning environments, often through establishing partnerships with parents and community members.

Anthony Smith 
Everglades High School
Anthony Smith has been at Everglades High School for the past 16 years where he has worked to identify students in need of intervention and created partnerships with school personnel to ensure that every student can succeed.

“Mr. Smith is an integral part of our administrative team and a great resource for the entire Everglades High community,” says Everglades High School Principal Haleh Darbar.

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