Media Advisory
Kaylen Tucker, NAESP
703-518-6257
ktucker@naesp.org
Alexandria, VA—May 19, 2010—Robert L. Monson, principal of Parkston Elementary School in Parkston, South Dakota, was recently elected president-elect of the 15-person board of directors of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Gail Connelly, NAESP’s executive director, announced the results from the Association’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Monson will begin as president-elect on July 1 and will assume the office of president one year later.
“Facing today’s challenges and those yet to come will require a president-elect who has leadership experience and forward-looking vision,” Monson said. “We must be advocates on many levels and in numerous areas to provide the best eduation for all of our students.”
Monson has been a member of NAESP since 1997, working as Zone 7 Director (2007-2009) and as a Key Contact (2003-2007). Since 1997, Monson has also held memberships in the School Administrators of South Dakota and in the South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals, serving in the latter as president (2005-2006) and treasurer (2001-2004).
In 2009, Monson was awarded the NAESP Outstanding Service Award; in 2005, he was awarded the School Administrators of South Dakota Little Red School House Award; and in 2001 he was awarded the Instructional Leadership Award from the South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals.
Monson began his career as a principal at Parkson Elementary, a position he has held since 1997.
Monson earned his B.S. in business education from Dakota State University and his M.A. in elementary education, a Specialist Degree in distance education, and a Superintendent Endorsement from the University of South Dakota.
Established in 1921, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) serves 25,000 elementary and middle school principals in the United States, Canada, and overseas. NAESP leads in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle-level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.
Kaylen Tucker, NAESP
703-518-6257
ktucker@naesp.org
Alexandria, VA—May 19, 2010—Robert L. Monson, principal of Parkston Elementary School in Parkston, South Dakota, was recently elected president-elect of the 15-person board of directors of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Gail Connelly, NAESP’s executive director, announced the results from the Association’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Monson will begin as president-elect on July 1 and will assume the office of president one year later.
“Facing today’s challenges and those yet to come will require a president-elect who has leadership experience and forward-looking vision,” Monson said. “We must be advocates on many levels and in numerous areas to provide the best eduation for all of our students.”
Monson has been a member of NAESP since 1997, working as Zone 7 Director (2007-2009) and as a Key Contact (2003-2007). Since 1997, Monson has also held memberships in the School Administrators of South Dakota and in the South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals, serving in the latter as president (2005-2006) and treasurer (2001-2004).
In 2009, Monson was awarded the NAESP Outstanding Service Award; in 2005, he was awarded the School Administrators of South Dakota Little Red School House Award; and in 2001 he was awarded the Instructional Leadership Award from the South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals.
Monson began his career as a principal at Parkson Elementary, a position he has held since 1997.
Monson earned his B.S. in business education from Dakota State University and his M.A. in elementary education, a Specialist Degree in distance education, and a Superintendent Endorsement from the University of South Dakota.
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Established in 1921, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) serves 25,000 elementary and middle school principals in the United States, Canada, and overseas. NAESP leads in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle-level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.
