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The principal difference: Muscatine administrators earn honors
MUSCATINE, Iowa — For two years in row, Muscatine Community School District administrators have been recognized by the School Administrators of Iowa.
This month, Diane Campbell, the associate principal at Muscatine High School, was named Iowa’s Secondary Principal of the Year for 2010.
Garfield-Franklin Elementary School principal Vicki Connelly was named 2009 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year. She was also selected as a National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
“Principals have to make decisions that can’t always keep everyone happy,” said Bill Decker, Muscatine Community School District Superintendent. “But anyone who has worked with either of these two exceptional principals likely understands how much they care about each student and about each student achieving at the highest level possible.”
Dan Smith, executive director of School Administrators of Iowa, said Campbell was selected for striving to establish an atmosphere that encourages all students to feel welcome and motivated in the classroom.
“Her passion and tireless energy for student achievement and professional growth in the classroom demonstrates her commitment to making a difference in the lives of the students and staff she serves,” said MHS Principal Robert Weaton.
Campbell, 47, said believing each child is unique motivates her to provide a variety of learning opportunities.
“You have to believe in yourself to succeed,” she said. “I work hard to keep that hope alive for the kids who struggle and I want to stretch learning opportunities for kids who are ready to take that next step.”
Campbell, who became an assistant principal at MHS in 2005, is now a candidate for National Assistant Principal of the Year, an award sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and Virco Inc.
National winner
Connelly, 56, principal at Garfield-Franklin since the 2007-08 school year, said the recognition is a reflection of all the work that takes place in her buildings.
“Our staff is dedicated and flexible,” said Connelly. “And a lot of credit belongs to students and families, because they have embraced learning.”
Decker said the recognition Connelly and Campbell received is an indicator of people throughout the district working as teams.
Campbell and Connelly said the district-wide goal to see all students reach their full potential is greatly aided by the district’s one-hour early dismissals each Monday.
All teachers and administrators in the district remain at school after the students are dismissed to learn new teaching strategies and discuss ways to improve the learning and social atmosphere in their individual schools.
The weekly sessions include in-depth discussions on issues and ideas. Teachers also use the time to analyze the results of various skills tests students take throughout the year.
Reviewing the scores gives teachers a chance to come alongside students who are struggling and provide them with extra help. |
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