Pella Middle School Athletic Director Scott Tjeerdsma has been named Middle School Athletic Director of the Year for the Southeast Iowa District by the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association.

Pella Athletic Director Dale Otte says, “Scott does a tremendous job working in multiple roles as Middle School Math Teacher, Middle School Dean, and Middle School Athletic Director, and we are grateful for his time and talents here at the Pella Community School District.”

Tjeerdsma is now eligible for the Iowa Middle School Director of the Year Award, which will be announced at the state’s annual athletic director convention in March in Coralville.