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Dina Meyer
Read MoreDina MeyerE.W. Griffith Elementary SchoolLas Vegas, Nevadameyerdm1@nv.ccsd.netBest Practices1) As a school leader, I believe there is nothing more important…

Amy S. Cobb
Read MoreAmy S. CobbWalls Elementary SchoolWalls, Mississippiamy.cobb@dcsms.orgBest Practices1) “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you…

Ashley L. Farrington
Read MoreAshley L. FarringtonWayzata Central Middle SchoolPlymouth, Minnesotaashley.farrington@wayzataschools.orgBest Practices1) Collaborative work through PLCs and te…

Evan D. Winkler
Read MoreEvan D. WinklerRing Lardner Middle SchoolNiles, Michiganevan.winkler@nilesschools.orgBest Practices1) Teacher efficacy and positive relationships are a staple …

Andrea Thompson
Read MoreAndrea ThompsonMary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary SchoolAdelphi, Marylandandrea.thompson@pgcps.orgBest Practices1) One major aspect of our school’s improvem…

Tricia A. Campbell
Read MoreTricia A. CampbellBoothbay Region Elementary SchoolBoothbay Harbor, Mainetcampbell@aos98schools.orgBest Practices1) Developing a healthy school culture and ins…

Casey G. Cheramie
Read MoreCasey G. CheramieGalliano Elementary SchoolGalliano, Louisianaccheramie@mylpsd.comBest Practices1) As an instructional leader, one of my best practices is to i…

Derrick M. Jordan
Read MoreDerrick M. JordanPrichard Elementary SchoolGrayson, Kentuckyderrick.jordan@carter.kyschools.usBest Practices1) I feel like one of my most important accomplishm…

Michele P. Holsomback
Read MoreMichele P. HolsombackLana’i High & Elementary SchoolLana’i, HawaiiMichele.holsomback@k12.hi.usBest Practices1) Building relationships with students. I thin…

William L. Cobb
Read MoreWilliam "Larry" CobbDawson County Jr. High SchoolDawsonville, Georgialarry.cobb@dawson.k12.ga.usBest Practices1) As the Assistant Principal at Brunswick High S…

Marla A. Turpin
Read MoreMarla A. TurpinRoopville Elementary SchoolRoopville, Georgiamarla.turpin@carrollcountyschools.comBest Practices1) I believe future-focused learning pushes lead…

Equetta S. Jones
Read MoreEquetta S. JonesHighlands Elementary SchoolWilmington, Delawareequetta.jones@redclay.k12.de.usBest Practices1) In tune leaders start their days well before the…

Garrett J. Dukette
Read MoreGarrett J. DuketteAshford SchoolAshford, Connecticutgdukette@ashfordct.orgBest Practices1) I feel that one of my most significant accomplishments as an assista…

Jimmy C. King
Read MoreJimmy C. KingL.M. Goza Middle SchoolArkadelphia, Arkansasjimmy.king@arkadellphiaschools.orgBest Practices1) One best practice that we use at Goza Middle School…

Kari E. Kinne
Read MoreKari E. KinneLeverett Elementary SchoolFayetteville, Arkansaskari.kinne@g.fayar.net Best Practices1) Building relationships is absolutely essential within a sc…

Joanna H. Taylor
Read MoreJoanna H. TaylorTroy Elementary SchoolTroy, Alabamataylorj@troyschools.netBest Practices1) When I first became assistant principal, our master schedule only al…

State Reps
Read MoreFor questions or more information about becoming an NAESP state representative, contact Jackie McGrail. For more information about your…

National Outstanding Assistant Principals Award Program
Read MoreEligibility Candidate is a member of NAESP, an active assistant principal, has been an active assistant principal…
