Fulton named Admin of the Year finalist

Special to The Clinton Courier

Dr. Matthew Fulton, principal of Sumner Hill Junior High School, has been named a finalist in the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2026 Mississippi Administrator of the Year program. 

The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates superior ability to inspire teachers, employs exemplary leadership practices and participates as an active member of the community. The recipient will receive a $5,000 stipend and will share expertise through various presentations, professional development and activities for the improvement of education in the state.

Fulton described his personal philosophy:454y “Education is an act of continuous service in which educators do not serve self but consider the needs of others more significant than their own. The God-given dignity and boundless potential of every learner compel a selfless and steadfast commitment to student growth. The fruit of such service and dedication is the future of our society.”

The recipients will be announced during a program set for 11 a.m. April 17, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson.