Published 7:53 am Thursday, July 23, 2026 VALDOSTA — Lowndes County Schools introduced its highest leadership honor during the July 20 meeting of the Lowndes County Board of Education as Superintendent Sandra Wilcher announced the creation of the Lowndes Legacy Leadership Award. The new award recognizes individuals whose vision, service, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact on students, staff, schools, and the community. Recipients of the Lowndes Legacy Leadership Award exemplify the values of integrity, excellence, innovation, and servant leadership while leaving a legacy that extends beyond their own role to strengthen public education for future generations, according to a press release from the school system. “Through their dedication, they have helped shape the culture, inspire others, and build a stronger One Lowndes,” the release said. “The award celebrates leaders whose influence is measured not only by what they accomplished, but by the lives they changed and the enduring legacy they leave behind.” Wilcher announced LeAnne McCall as the inaugural recipient of the Lowndes Legacy Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership, dedicated service to Lowndes County Schools, and lasting impact on public education across Georgia. The award recognizes not only McCall’s distinguished career in the district, but also her exceptional service as the 2025–2026 president of the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP). Serving as…
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