(KLZA)-- Mound City, Missouri High School Principal Korey Miles has been selected 2017 High School Principal of the Year by the Northwest Secondary School Principals Association. 

A news release sites Miles dedication and commitment to serving the educational climate of his building with strong leadership, knowledge about quality education, and leading beyond the walls of his school. Miles was awarded the honor based on his impact in the areas of collaborative leadership: curriculum, instruction and assessment; and his personalization of the learning environment.  

The award was presented October 2 during the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Association’s awards luncheon.

Miles is one of eight high school principals eligible to be selected as Missouri’s 2018 High School Principal of the Year.  The honor will be announced in February  with the award to be presented in March.