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It’s Black History Month, but I Run Year-round for Ahmaud Arbery

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: February 24, 2022
I’d like to start this blog by sharing three things with you - one you know for sure, and two you probably didn’t. First, it’s...

Chelan High School’s Brad Wilson is the 2022 Washington State Principal of the Year

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Author: David Morrill • Date: February 3, 2022
Brad Wilson, principal at Chelan High School in the Lake Chelan School District, was named this year’s Washington State Principal of the Year. Every year,...

Mt. Vernon AP Megan Mauro is Our Assistant Principal of the Year

Awards & Recognition

Author: David Morrill • Date: February 2, 2022
Megan Mauro, assistant principal at LaVenture Middle School in the Mount Vernon School District, was named this year’s Washington State Assistant Principal of the Year....

AWSP is Looking for an Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal

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Author: David Morrill • Date: February 1, 2022
AWSP is looking for an amazing elementary principal to be the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) National Outstanding Assistant Principal honoree from our...

Highline Principal Alexandria Haas Will Represent Washington as a National Distinguished Principal

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Author: David Morrill • Date: January 14, 2022
Alexandria Haas, principal at McMicken Elementary in the Highline Public Schools, was named this year’s Washington State National Distinguished Principal. Every year, the National Association...

Preparing For Each Tomorrow, Healing Your Community, and Thoughts on Ted Lasso. An Interview with Past-President Cameron Grow.

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Author: David Morrill • Date: October 7, 2021
If you’ve never met Cameron but you’ve watched Ted Lasso, you’ve basically met Cameron. His leadership is all about the power of the positive and...

October is National Principals Month

Awards & Recognition

Author: David Morrill • Date: October 2, 2021
October is National Principals Month, but you might not be feeling much love lately. This is not an easy time to be a principal. We've...

Disability History and Awareness Month

Awards & Recognition

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: September 30, 2021
Disability History and Awareness Month (RCW 28A.230.158) takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a...

Sen. Hunt Wins AWSP’s 2021 Torch of Leadership Award

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition

Author: David Morrill • Date: August 10, 2021
Each year, AWSP’s Advocacy Advisory Council has the opportunity to select a state-level public servant who has demonstrated support of principals and the principalship in...

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