Vol, 7, No. 13: April 7, 2008		Get SEAchange by email

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4. Principals of the Year

Four principals have been chosen to represent the state's elementary and secondary school instructional leaders as the 2008 Wisconsin Principals of the Year. The four were named by Elizabeth Burmaster, state superintendent of public instruction, and Thomas Beattie, executive director for the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA).

To be selected as a Principal of the Year, principals must be nominated by their colleagues for achievements above and beyond the usual school program. They must maintain high expectations of staff, show evidence of outstanding contributions to their school and their profession, and be an established and respected member of the community. The 2008 Principals of the Year are

• Nanette L. Bunnow, Franklin Elementary School, Appleton;
• Anne M. Heck, associate principal, Elkhorn Area Middle School;
• Kathleen A. MacDonald, Nathan Hale High School, West Allis; and
• Kim M. Pahlow, Theisen Middle School, Fond du Lac.

"A principal must balance multiple roles as an instructional leader," Burmaster said. "They inspire the school staff and serve as an example for students while working to build a safe and educationally sound school climate that supports academic achievement. They must embody the characteristics of honesty, integrity, perseverance, dedication, creativity, enthusiasm, and compassion."

"Research shows clearly that great schools have exceptional principals who are dedicated to children and learning. Wisconsin principals are among the best in the nation. These Principals of the Year represent the best of the best and are most deserving of this prestigious award," said Beattie.

The Principal of the Year Selection Committee is made up of representatives from AWSA, the Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Association of School Boards, Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators, Wisconsin Education Association Council, Wisconsin PTA, and a former National Distinguished Principal.

The elementary, middle, and high school Principals of the Year will be recognized at their respective AWSA workshops and conferences in January and February 2009.

For more information about each principal, see the complete DPI news release.

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Last updated on 4/7/2008