House Resolution 166

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE DISTINGUISHED AND MERITORIOUS CAREER OF MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT TED POORE UPON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

WHEREAS, on June 30, 2026, Superintendent Ted Poore is retiring from his position at the helm of administrative leadership for the Madison County School District after dedicating more than 40 years of his illustrious career in education to this great Magnolia State; and

WHEREAS, Superintendent Poore is a graduate of Delta State University, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees, and he diligently continued his educational pursuits at Mississippi College, ultimately earning a degree in educational leadership; and

WHEREAS, throughout his 28 years of service to the students, faculty and staff of the Madison County School District, Superintendent Poore has worn many hats, serving as a teacher, coach, counselor and school administrator before taking on the role of superintendent; and

WHEREAS, Superintendent Poore was an assistant principal at Rosa Scott Middle School, later ascending to the position of principal, and his legacy and indelible impact on the school was immortalized when the road that leads to Rosa Scott's campus was given the name Poore's Pass in his honor; and

WHEREAS, setting a high standard for all who would follow, Superintendent Poore served as the first principal of Madison Middle School and the founding principal of Germantown High School; and

WHEREAS, Superintendent Poore further excelled in his role as the head of school of Park Place Christian Academy, and he devoted himself to administering the state's accreditation system as a member of the Commission on School Accreditation for the Mississippi Department of Education, a position he held for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, with invaluable experience under his belt, Superintendent Poore seamlessly stepped into his new role as superintendent nearly two years ago, ready to guide the school district in its efforts to motivate, educate and graduate students to find success in life beyond high school; and

WHEREAS, Superintendent Poore has embodied the school district's motto - "Mark of Excellence" - and maintained its status as a top-rated district, forming lifelong friendships and invaluable relationships along the way that he will cherish for the rest of his life; and

WHEREAS, a testament to his consummate work ethic and exemplary leadership, Superintendent Poore has received numerous honors throughout his career, including the Madison County Schools Administrator of the Year, the Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year, the MASSP High School Principal of the Year, and the Mississippi Association of School Administrators High School Principal of the Year; and

WHEREAS, as Superintendent Poore prepares for his well-earned retirement and reflects on his many accomplishments, both personal and professional, he remains steadfastly committed to the important work still before him, ready to finish the school year strong; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend outstanding Mississippians, especially those such as Superintendent Ted Poore, whose impact will long be remembered by every student, faculty member, and administrator lucky enough to learn from and work with him throughout his long and meaningful career:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Madison County School District Superintendent Ted Poore upon the occasion of his retirement, and extend best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Superintendent Ted Poore and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.