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Peter G. Schmidt Principal Kim Doughty is our 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year
Kim Doughty, principal at Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School in the Tumwater School District, has been named the 2026 Washington State Elementary Principal of the Year. At the heart of Doughty’s leadership is a simple yet powerful belief: every student, staff member, and family deserves to feel seen, known, and valued. Under her guidance, Peter…
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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 all landed in this incredibly important and crucial role in the system because of the gentle or not-so-gentle nudge of someone in our lives. Inspiration might also have come from…
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AWSP Jobs and Career Center AWSP's Career Center is your one-stop destination for educational leadership roles in the Evergreen State. Explore diverse opportunities for principals and assistant principals across Washington. Let us support you with resources and networking to thrive in your role and make a difference in students' lives statewide. Job Search Resources
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The first step in a successful job search is developing a powerful and polished resume. Below are links to actual resumes used in real-life job searches. All the AWSP members who submitted these resumes were hired into the position for which they applied. By sharing these resumes, AWSP gives members the opportunity to see what…
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This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person,…
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Welcome to the Association of Washington School Principals website. All information provided on this site is for non-commercial educational use only and is copyrighted by AWSP. By using this website, you are expressly agreeing to the terms and conditions herein.While every effort is made to update this website regularly, no guarantee is given that the…
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AWSP provides a strong and respected voice on state and nationwide issues affecting K–12 schools and principals. We vigilantly monitor and research trends impacting our members’ profession, reputation, and practice. We value our members who travel to Olympia and Washington, D.C. to provide the principal’s perspective. We offer several ways to help you keep pace…
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We encourage our members to be in contact with their legislators. One of the most effective ways to familiarize lawmakers with the issues your school or district is facing is to invite them to visit. Ask them to come to your school to talk with students and teachers, attend a staff meeting, a PTA meeting,…
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The Advocacy Advisory Council serves as both liaison and resource to the AWSP Board on legislative matters. Members communicate with principals and assistant principals around the state on issues of concern, monitor legislative action, and assist with testimony as appropriate. Advisory Council members also identify and prioritize the association’s yearly Legislative Platform (PDF) for approval…
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School leaders in Washington state can take an active role in the political process by joining AWSP’s political action committee or PAC, the Washington School Principals Legislative Effectiveness Association. AWSP-WSPLEA supports AWSP’s governmental relations efforts at both the state and national levels. It also raises and spends money to support candidates and issues that are…
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