OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Okaloosa County School District principal has received a national honor.

According to an OCSD news release, Dr. Donna Kelley, principal of Northwood Elementary School, is one of 43 principals in the nation to receive the 2025 National Distinguished Principal award.

The award is given out by the National Association of Elementary School Principals at a banquet in Washington, D.C.

The OCSD release said Dr. Kelley has been the principal at NES since 2013.

"It is an incredible honor to be recognized among such talented and dedicated school leaders," said Dr. Kelley. "This award reflects the work of the entire Northwood Elementary community, our teachers, staff, students, and families, who make our school such a special place to learn and grow."

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