The Meridian School District announced its administrator of the year Tuesday night.

Amy Carter, principal of T.J. Harris Elementary School for four years, received the honor.

Carter said she's grateful to be recognized and attributes her success to her hard-working staff and her students.

"Quite often, we get there early and we stay late," said Carter. "And for your peers to recognize the dedication you have for the students of Meridian and for me to have the opportunity to serve the children and the parents of Meridian is truly an honor. "

Carter competed with other administrators within the district.