Atwood Primary School Principal Jenn McGee is escorted by students Aiden Christie and Lydia Parent as they enter the school cafeteria Tuesday morning to a standing ovation by students and staff after she was awarded the 2017 Principal of the Year award by the Maine Principals' Association.

Atwood Primary School Principal Jenn McGee wipes away tears while listening to others speak about her after she was named the 2017 Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association on Tuesday. At right is Dick Durost, executive director of the association.

Atwood Primary School Principal Jenn McGee joined students in a dance routine Tuesday during a surprise school assembly where McGee was given the 2017 Principal of the Year award by the Maine Principals' Association.

Jenn McGee's family watches as the Atwood Primary School principal was awarded the 2017 Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association on Tuesday. From left are stepfather Tom and mother Diana Berry, daughter Diana and husband Mike.

Atwood Primary School Principal Jenn McGee listens to speakers as her husband Mike records the assembly after she was named the 2017 Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association on Tuesday.