NASHVILLE, N.C. — Nash County Public Schools is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis has been named the 2026 Central Carolina Regional Education Service Alliance (CCRESA) Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Ellis received the recognition during the CCRESA Board of Directors meeting on Friday, May 1, 2026.
As the CCRESA Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Ellis will now advance to compete for the A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year award, alongside regional Superintendents of the Year from the other seven RESAs across the state. The statewide winner will be announced on October 8, 2026. The recipient of the A. Craig Phillips Superintendent of the Year award will then compete for the AASA National Superintendent of the Year recognition, and Nash County Public Schools cheers on Dr. Ellis for this award.
This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. Ellis’ exceptional leadership, commitment to student achievement, and dedication to creating equitable, safe, and welcoming learning environments for all students and staff. Click here to see the full press release from Nash County Public Schools.