By Spencer Bailey
K
en Ramey, former
superintendent of Siloam
Springs School District, has
been a staple in the Siloam
Springs community for decades.
Ramey, a modest servant of the
community, has been announced as a
recipient of the 2023 Pioneer Citizen
Award, which was awarded to him at the
Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce
annual banquet held on ursday, Feb. 2, at
Camp Siloam. Ramey says that he doesn't
like to draw attention, but noted that he is
very humbled and appreciative.
"I feel very humbled about it," Ramey
said. "I even question why I would be a
designated honoree for it, but I'm very
appreciative for it."
Leading the School District
Ramey, who spent 27 of his 52 years in
education working in Siloam Springs, has
played a pivotal role in the growth of the
school district.
Before he came to Siloam Springs for
the 1992-93 school year, he spent time as
a middle school principal at Prairie Grove
and as a high school principal at Lincoln.
He started his career at Siloam Springs
High School as the principal, and moved
up to assistant superintendent before
becoming the superintendent in 2001.
While he wasn't starting from scratch,
Ramey said there was work to be done.
"ere was negativity there and trust
2023 Pioneer Citizen
Photo by Graham Thomas/Herald-Leader
Ken Ramey, former superintendent of Siloam Springs School District, stands in front of Siloam Springs High School.
Former SSSD superintendent
Ken Ramey reflects on
decades of service
20 • Best of Siloam Springs Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Siloam Springs Herald-Leader
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