(KMZA)--Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School Assistant Principal Jessica Koch has received special recognition.

During a school assembly on October 9th, Eric Sacco with the Kansas Principals Association announced that Koch had been named “ Kansas Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year.”

Koch has served as assistant principal since the 2020-21 school year. She began work in 2001 in the former B and B School District prior to consolidation.

The Assistant Principal of the Year program recognizes outstanding middle level and high school assistant principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession.

As a state winner, Koch's name will be submitted for consideration to be the National Assistant Principal of the Year.