Mr. Powell steps into the role with nearly 20 years of dedicated experience in 
Mississippi public education. He began his career in 2007 as a special education 
teacher in the Webster County School District. He later transitioned into administration, serving as principal of Eupora Elementary School in 2014 and most recently as principal of Eupora High School in 2022. 
Throughout his career, Mr. Powell has established a proven track record of academic excellence and leadership. He is a two-time Webster County School District Administrator of the Year (2018-19 and 2023-24) and successfully led Eupora Elementary School to its first-ever “A” accountability rating. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State University.