Guilford County Schools (GCS) is delighted to announce that GCS Principal of the Year Anna Brady is one of eight finalists state-wide for the Wachovia/Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year award.

Earlier this school year, Principal Brady received GCS' highest award. She was named the 2010 GCS Principal of the Year during the 10th annual Celebrating Excellence in Education event. The event was sponsored by Businesses for Excellence in Education.

Principal Brady is an education veteran with more than 20 years in the field. She has led Grimsley High since 2008. "Principal Brady's skill, professionalism and dedication to her school and more importantly her students are something to truly be admired by all who teach or wish to teach," said Central Region Superintendent Dr. Terry Worrell.

The recipient will be announced in Raleigh at a state luncheon in the spring sponsored by Wachovia/Wells Fargo to honor the regional winners. The Wachovia/Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year will receive a $3,000 check for personal use and/or professional development and a $3,000 check for his or her school to purchase materials or other equipment. The winner also will serve a one-year term as advisor to the State Board of Education. The eight regional winners each will receive $1,000 for personal use and $1,000 for their schools.