Kathy Germani, assistant superintendent of South Portland public schools, has been named Maine’s Assistant Superintendent of the Year for 2019.

Germani received the award Wednesday from the Maine School Superintendents Association, recognizing her broad experience, professionalism, attention to detail and “unwavering commitment to students.”

Kathy Germani Courtesy photo

Before becoming assistant superintendent in 2011, Germani served as a principal and special education teacher. She has worked for the South Portland School Department for nearly four decades.

In her role as assistant superintendent, Germani oversees eight public schools and 3,000 students.