Tennessee Named Elizabeth Kaylor Supervisor of the Year
The state education department honored the Bradley County Schools official for the 2026-27 academic year.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Administration
State education officials have selected 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 annual award recognizes top administrative leadership in Tennessee public education. This selection highlights the state's focus on identifying and celebrating high-performing administrators who support elementary education.
Elizabeth Kaylor holds the 2026-27 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year title. She serves as the Elementary Supervisor at Bradley County Schools, replacing previous honoree Diana Woods.
The players
Elizabeth Kaylor
She serves as the Elementary Supervisor at Bradley County Schools and was named the 2026-27 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year.
Kelly McElhiney
A staff member at Marion County High School, she was named the East Grand Division Teacher of the Year.
Diana Woods
She served as the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year for the 2025-26 academic term.
The details
The state selection committee also honored Kelly McElhiney, who was named the East Grand Division Teacher of the Year. McElhiney represents the school system in Marion County.
Timeline
Diana Woods held the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year title during the 2025-26 academic year.
Elizabeth Kaylor holds the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year title for the 2026-27 academic year.
Culture Shift
The announcement follows the established precedent of the Tennessee Department of Education annual teacher and administrator awards. These honors signal a continued societal emphasis on institutional leadership and recognition within public education frameworks.
This recognition highlights the administrative leadership currently managing curriculum and operations within Bradley County schools. Parents and community members can expect continued focus on elementary programming directed by the award-winning supervisor.
The takeaway
Effective administrative leadership is a core component of successful student development in Tennessee public schools. Recognizing top supervisors helps districts adopt and share best practices for classroom instruction.
Further reading
Learn more about local school leadership in our Tennessee Administration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
