RENO — Assistant Superintendent Dave Jensen was honored by his colleagues from across the state with the Central Office Administrator of the Year for the State of Nevada.

The award is sponsored by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents and was presented at a recent conference of that organization.  Superintendent Mike Bumgartner, members of the school board, and fellow administrators all wrote letters in support of his nomination.

The letter writing campaign was carried out without Jensen’s knowledge, so when his name was called for the honor he was caught completely by surprise.

Jensen said, “It was a significant honor to be recognized and to be recognized by my peers throughout the state was overwhelming.”

He pointed out there were so many outstanding educators and administrators in the state and Humboldt County that to be singled out was amazing.  He said it would make a lasting impression on him throughout his career.

He sent his appreciation to the Board of Trustees and the community of Winnemucca and their support of education.

He concluded by saying he was very honored and appreciative of the award.