Bentonville Schools -

One of the highest honors a principal can attain in our state is the title of Arkansas Master Principal. We're celebrating two this year. Barker Bruins Principal Eric Hipp committed to the intensive vetting process, and we couldn't be happier for him! He shares this celebration with the family of former Elm Tree Elementary Amy Simpson. Amy was a final candidate for this award when she unexpectedly passed away in April. The Arkansas Leadership Academy has awarded this distinct honor posthumously. Eric told us, "Amy and I started the same year as principals. We were very different administrators, but, at our core, we had two characteristics essential to being effective principals. We both had a great sense of humor and were fueled by the love for and the joy received when helping children." #whereexcellencelives