Athletic Director Receives National Certification

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that the NIAAA has recognized Jennifer Steele as a Certified Athletic Administrator.

To earn this distinction, Jennifer Steele, Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities, has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate's educational background, experience, and professional contributions and a rigorous, comprehensive written examination.

Ms. Steele says, "I have always considered myself a lifelong learner, and this was a great opportunity to grow in my role as Assistant Director of Athletics and Activities to better benefit the students, staff, and families of the Fort Smith School District."

Jennifer Steele is one of the elite interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide who has attained this level of professionalism.


About the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
The NIAAA is an accredited organization and is the professional organization for interscholastic athletic administrators. Based in Indianapolis, IN, the NIAAA’s mission is to provide professional development options for directors of athletics, and to enhance the athletic administration profession. With a current individual membership of over 12,000, the NIAAA consists of member state athletic administrator associations in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, as well as internationally. The NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through education opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders, and fostering community. For more information, visit the NIAAA website at www.niaaa.org.