Steven Geis
Principal
North Trail Elementary School (Farmington, MN)
“Principals hold the most influential, challenging, exciting, and rewarding position in today’s society. As educational leaders, principals guide students toward a successful and productive life full of learning. Our guidance is enhanced by strong advocacy associations such as NAESP. I want to help lead the professional dialogue shaping the future of our students. The responsibilities of the Zone 7 Director are increasing due to our students’ need for strong advocates at the state and national levels. It would be my humble pleasure to serve as Zone 7 Director to advocate for and foster the improvement of principals while on the NAESP Board of Directors.”
Professional Experience: Principal, North Trail Elementary, ’05-present — Assistant Professor, Saint Mary’s University, ’05-present — Middle School Principal, Farmington Middle School West, ’00-’05 — Associate Principal, Farmington Middle School West, ’99-’20 — Teacher, Social Studies, Oakland Junior High and Farmington Middle School, ’93-’98
Professional Affiliations: NAESP, ’05-present — Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA), ’05-present (NAESP State Representative, ’10-present; Legislative Resolutions Committee, ’09-’10; Negotiations Committee, ’06-’07) — Scholastic Book Fair, Principal’s Advisory Board, ’09-present — South Suburban Principals Division, ’07-’09 (President, ’08-’09; President-Elect, ’07-’08) — President, Farmington Principals Association, ’02-’06
Professional Honors: Bill Patterson Distinguished Service Award, ’11 — National Institute for School Leadership, ’08-09 — Japanese Memorial Fulbright, ’08 — Veterans of Foreign Wars Citizenship Award, ’08 — MESPA Leadership Achievement Award, ’10 — Board of Directors, MN American Cancer Society, ’90-’00
Civic/Community Honors: Our Lady of Peace Cancer Home Volunteer, ’80-present — Clare House Volunteer, ’96-present — American Cancer Society Volunteer, ’85-present
Education: Ed.D., Ed Leadership, St. Mary’s, ’04 — MAT, Education, University of St. Thomas, ’94 — B.A., History, University of St. Thomas, ’91
