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Who Led YOU into Leading?

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Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: October 28, 2025
Who tapped you on the shoulder and encouraged you to lead? That’s a great question and one we constantly remind ourselves and our members. We...

The Magic in Our Schools: Humanity, Hope, and the Power of Connection

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Author: Dameon Brown • Date: October 13, 2025
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of visiting eight incredible schools across our state to present them with their School on the...

Rep. Steve Bergquist Wins AWSP’s 2025 Torch of Leadership Award

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: October 6, 2025
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...

2025 Schools on the Rise Winners

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: August 5, 2025
The Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) and the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) will present 42 schools across the state with our Washington...

AWSP and AWSL Bring Home National Communication Honors from NSPRA

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: June 12, 2025
The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), alongside its student leadership division—the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)—has been nationally recognized by the National School...

June Holidays & Recognition

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: June 4, 2025
Recognizing special days and awareness months is an opportunity to build community, highlight values, and celebrate the individuals and events that shape our school environments....

Erin Lucich Wins 2025 AWSP President’s Award

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Author: Caroline Brumfield • Date: May 21, 2025
OLYMPIA –– Every year, the AWSP Board President selects someone to receive the AWSP President’s Award. The award goes to someone who is a relentless...

Oak Harbor Intermediate School Principal Wins 2025 Annalee Braley Membership Award from AWSP

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Author: Caroline Brumfield • Date: May 5, 2025
OLYMPIA –– Raenette ("Rae") Sasaki Wood is the fourth winner of AWSP's Annalee Braley Membership Award. Her devotion to mentoring fellow leaders, supporting Leaders of...

May Holidays & Recognition

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: May 2, 2025
Recognizing special days and awareness months is an opportunity to build community, highlight values, and celebrate the individuals and events that shape our school environments....

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