(KAIR)--Special honors for the Superintendent of the Atchison Public Schools.

That comes through an award presented to Dr. Susan Myers this week during the annual AdvancED conference held Tuesday.

According to a press release issued by USD 409, Myers was presented with the “Kansas Excellence in Education-Leading by Example Award.”

The award is presented for leading and empowering the community to ensure that all learners reach their full potential; for creating and initiating change, growth and innovation, to create a world of opportunities for every learner; and for pursuing and advancing excellence in education with equity and integrity.

AdvancED is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the United States.