Lincoln Elementary Principal Kerri Ashlock has been named the 2025 Region 6 TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA).
Members from the 20 TEPSA Regions across the state recognize a colleague annually for their exceptional service to the association. Award recipients must be committed to advancing the principalship and advocating for Texas PK-8 students and educators.
“We are proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of Kerri, whose dedication and leadership have significantly advanced the goals and mission of our Association,” said TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart.
Kerri Ashlock has served as the principal of Lincoln Elementary since June 2021, bringing 26 years of experience in education. She has held various roles, including classroom teacher, ESL specialist, and gifted and talented specialist, before transitioning to administration in 2013, serving as assistant principal for eight years. Under her leadership, Lincoln Elementary moved from a C-rated to an A-rated campus and earned recognition as a Model PLC at Work school. In 2024, Kerri was named Montgomery ISD Principal of the Year. As a Montgomery resident with two children in MISD schools, she is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and a collaborative learning environment.
“I am truly honored to be selected as the Region 6 TEPSAN of the Year,” Ashlock said. “I am fortunate to work in Montgomery ISD, where I am supported in leading Lincoln Elementary in a way that fosters collaboration and builds on our collective strengths to drive student success. Every day, I am inspired by our incredible district and campus leaders, as well as our dedicated Lincoln staff, whose passion, commitment, and ingenuity continue to amaze me. This recognition reinforces our commitment to continually reflect, learn, and grow so that we can better serve our students and our school community.”
Montgomery ISD Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Carrie Fitzpatrick shared her support for Ashlock. “This well-deserved recognition is a real testament to Mrs. Ashlock’s dedication, leadership, and passion for making a difference in the lives of our students and school community,” Fitzpatrick said. “In every interaction, she models excellence as she serves as Lincoln Elementary School’s principal. Her commitment to students and staff is unparalleled. We are so happy for her to receive this honor.”
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