National Distinguished Principal Recognition
Each year, the Rhode Island Association of School Principals, in conjunction with the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes outstanding school leaders in the following categories:
- The Elementary Principal of the Year (sponsored by AIG/VALIC)
- The Middle School Principal of the Year (sponsored by MetLife)
- The High School Principal of the Year (sponsored by MetLife)
- The Assistant Principal of the Year (sponsored by VIRCO)
- Outstanding First Year Principal (sponsored by RIASP)
National Distinguished Principals for 2008-2009
Outstanding First Year Principal: Nominations Due by October 1, 2008
Assistant Principal of the Year: Nominations Due by October 1, 2008
Elementary School Principal of the Year: Nominations Due by November 15, 2008
Middle School Principal of the Year: Nominations Due by November 15, 2008
High School Principal of the Year: Nominations Due by November 15, 2008
National Distinguished Principals for 2006, 2007, and 2008
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2008: Michael Lazzareschi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, Providence
2007: Margaret Knowlton, Saylesville School, Lincoln
2006: Carolyn Frayne, North Smithfield Elementary School
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2008: Michael Carbone, Kickemuit Middle School, Bristol-Warren
2007: Meredith (Merry) Caswell, Slater Middle School, Pawtucket
2006: Dr. Joan Fargnoli, Ferri Middle School, Johnston
HIGH SCHOOL
2008: Robert Littlefield, Portsmouth High School
2007: Colleen Gribbon, St. Mary's Academy, Bayview
2006: Robert Mitchell, Chariho Regional High School
OUTSTANDING FIRST YEAR PRINCIPAL
2008: Tracey McGee, Reynolds Elementary School, Bristol-Warren
Michael Hobin, Coventry High School
2006: Sonya Whipp, Guiteras Elementary, Bristol-Warren
2005: Dennis Mullen, Pilgrim High School Warwick
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
2008: John LaFauci, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School, North Providence
2007: Lucille Delasanta, North Providence High School
2006: Dr. Philip Auger, Chariho Regional High School
The Selection Process
Selection committees are established each year to oversee the five principal recognition programs. Each committee begins its work by reviewing the applications and the other materials that have been submitted by the candidates. On the basis of the paperwork that has been submitted, the committee selects two finalists.
The selection committee then conducts a site visit to the school of each finalist. During that visit, which typically lasts approximately two hours, committee members meet with the candidate, other members of the school and/or district administrative team, teachers, parents, and students. Everyone meeting with the selection committee is encouraged to be an advocate for his or her candidate.
After the visits the selection committee meets to discuss what they have observed and to reach a consensus about which candidate will be recommended to the Board of Directors. The name of the top candidate is then submitted by the RIASP Board of Directors for board approval.
NDP Deadlines
Applications for each of the five principal recognition programs are due into the RIASP office as follows:
Outstanding First Year Principal (either NAESP or NASSP member): October 10, 2008
Assistant Principal of the Year (NASSP member): October 10, 2008
Elementary Principal of the Year (NAESP member): January 9, 2009
Middle School Principal of the Year (NASSP member): January 9, 2009
High School Principal of the Year (NASSP member): January 9, 2009
To Receive an Application or for More Information:
Call the RIASP office at (401) 272-9811, extension 19.
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