American Falls superintendent honored as Idaho State Superintendent of the Year

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Association of School Administrators (IASA) announced American Falls School District Superintendent Randy Jensen as the recipient of the Idaho State Superintendent of the Year award.

This accolade recognizes Jensen's excellent work as a superintendent and outstanding contributions to the field of education over his 39-year career.

Jensen started as a teacher at William Thomas Middle School in 1985. He later became principal in 1989 and continued to build relationships with parents and students in the community. He served as principal for 28 years and entered into the office of Superintendent in 2017. 

"Randy Jensen's leadership extends beyond his district. He actively engages with educational networks and organizations, sharing best practices, offering guidance, and fostering a collaborative spirit. His dedication to supporting public education on a broader scale is commendable and speaks to his deep commitment to the field," IASA President Mark Kress said.

He went on to say there were several highly qualified candidates for the award, but Jensen’s application really stood out.

Jensen was the 2004 Idaho Principal of the Year and went on to win the 2005 National Principal of the Year. With this latest recognition as the Idaho State Superintendent of the Year, he will now be considered for the National Superintendent of the Year Award, competing with other state winners from across the nation.