Veteran Principals, New Principals, Assistant Principals - We NEED You, and Your Colleagues NEED You!

We'd Love For You to Get Involved

Are you looking for a way to get involved with AWSP and serve with your colleagues from across your region and state? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Applications to serve on a Grade Level Leadership Committee (GLLC) are open!

Serving on a GLLC as a Regional Representative launches you into a regional and statewide network of other school leaders walking the same leadership journey as you. Principal voice has never mattered so much as it does now, and in this role, you will advocate for what is best for kids and your fellow school leaders. Individually, you bring your experience, background, and context to the table, and collectively your voices can inform good and bad policy decisions at the state and national levels. 

Your commitment is to a three-year term, and our meetings are scheduled far in advance, which should provide adequate time to make calendar arrangements on your end. We have also shifted many of our in-person meetings to more regularly scheduled virtual gatherings in an effort to increase access, voice, and participation while also reducing your time out of the building.

Need some more convincing? Here’s what some of our current GLLC Representatives had to say when asked, “Why should someone get involved by serving on a GLLC? What have you gained through serving?”    

Testimonials

I enjoy serving on the GLLC and consider it a privilege.  I have met and learned from smart, caring, dedicated principals from around the state.  The other GLLC principals provide mentorship, and my capacity has increased because of the time we spend together on job-related issues and topics.  I have also benefitted from the guidance, time and support from the AWSP leadership team.  They understand our jobs and ensure our meetings contain relevant topics and time to problem solve in small groups.  

Tom Adams, Principal Curtis High School | ESD 121 High School Regional Rep

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I have had the privilege to be part of the middle level GLLC for most of the 10 years I have been a principal. Being involved has provided me the best professional development I have experienced as an administrator, and an unmatched network of colleagues who are knowledgeable, supportive, and fun. I am a far better principal than I otherwise would have been, had I not had someone tap me on the shoulder and invite me to get involved.

Dave Riddle, Principal LaVenture Middle School | ESD 189 Middle Level AWSP Pres Elect/Past Chair/Regional Rep

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My experience with AWSP has provided the best professional development during my last 22 years of being a principal. It is timely, relevant and applicable. I love the friendships I have developed over the years with so many principals from all over the state. I have the best network of support with principals and AWSP staff that anyone could hope for. Joining a GLLC is an excellent investment in your career.

Erika Burden, Principal Westwood Middle | Budget/ESD 101 Middle Level Regional Rep

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Being a part of AWSP has been good for me in many ways:    

• It keeps me current on best practices.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Friendships across the state that I would have never had otherwise.
• It has pushed me out of my comfort zone.
• I am a better leader.

Stephanie Teel, St Helens Elementary | ESD 112 Budget Chair/Elementary Regional Rep

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I enjoy the strong network of trusted professionals who know what I am going through and provide valuable support and ideas to help me navigate the work in my building.

 

Derek Forbes, Principal Meridian HS/Meridian SD CTE Director | NASSP/ESD 189 High School Regional Rep

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I have had the privilege to be part of the middle level GLLC for most of the 10 years I have been a principal. Being involved has provided me the best professional development I have experienced as an administrator, and an unmatched network of colleagues who are knowledgeable, supportive, and fun. I am a far better principal than I otherwise would have been, had I not had someone tap me on the shoulder and invite me to get involved.

Dave Riddle, Principal LaVenture Middle School | AWSP Pres Elect, Past Chair, ESD 189 Middle Level Regional Rep

Video Testimonials

Woody Howard, Principal Ben Franklin Elementary | ESD 112 Chair/Elementary Regional Rep        

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Miranda Smallwood, Principal Kingston High School | ESD 114 Regional Rep

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Theresa Shinn, Assistant Principal Wapato Middle | ESD 105 Middle Level Chair/Regional Rep