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Maine National Honor Society Banquet & Convention Information Informational Letter - Page 1 and 2 Kristen Grant, Assistant Principal at Windham Primary School Named Maine's Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for 2012The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) is pleased to announce that Kristen Grant, Assistant Principal at Windham Primary School, has been named Maine’s Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for 2012. She will be honored by the MPA at its annual awards banquet at its Spring Conference on April 26, 2012. Grant received the award based on her outstanding work that ensures “success for all” as a core belief of everything that she does. Her collaborative leadership style has allowed her to work closely with staff, students and parents to develop such programs as the Positive Behavior Supports Program and the “Let’s Go” Program at the Windham Primary School. She was instrumental in transforming the role of educational technicians at the school to a role of interventionists, allowing them to work closely with those students that need assistance. In announcing Grant’s selection as 2012 Elementary Assistant Principal of The Year, MPA Executive Director Dick Durost noted, “Ms. Grant’s collaborative leadership style, with a focus on student success, epitomizes the very best qualities of those who serve in the role of assistant principal in Maine’s elementary schools. Her leadership in working with the staff and the students to help develop an environment that fosters individual student development, as well as her work in implementing such programs as the Positive Behavior Supports Program at Windham Primary School has made a true impact at the school and is an example of the work that she does on a daily basis.” Grant received her Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from the University of Maine in 1983, her Master of Arts in Education from the University of Virginia in 1996 and her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine in 2006. Prior to her tenure as assistant principal at Windham Primary School, she served as a physical education teacher at the school from 1987-2005 as well as working as an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s College from 1997-2004. Grant is a member of the Maine Principals’ Association and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Locally, she is a member of the PTA, volunteers with the Special Olympics and is a member of the Let’s Go Community Team. She resides with her family in South Portland. The Maine Principals’ Association is a professional association representing Maine’s K-12 principals and assistant principals. The Association dates its history back to 1921 and focuses its work on promoting the principalship, supporting principals as educational leaders, and promoting and administering interscholastic activities in grades 9-12. Laurie Wood, Assistant Principal at South Portland High School Named Maine's High School Assistant Principal of the Year for 2012 Wood received the award based on her accomplishments as a collaborative educational leader, her leadership role in the supervision and evaluation of teachers, her work with data driven, student-centered programs as well as the development of a Behavioral RTI program for South Portland’s students. In announcing Wood’s selection as 2012 Assistant Principal of the Year, MPA Executive Director Dick Durost noted, “Ms. Wood’s collaborative leadership style, with a focus on student achievement, epitomizes the very best qualities of those who serve in the role of assistant principal in Maine’s secondary schools. Her leadership in such important issues as truancy, school completion and dropout prevention, as well as her work in implementing the Behavioral RTI Program at South Portland High School, has made a true impact at the school.” Wood received her Bachelor of Arts in English in 1997, her Master of Arts in American and New England Studies in 2003 and is currently working on a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine. Prior to her tenure as assistant principal at South Portland High School, she served as an educational technician in the Behavioral Program at the school from 1995-1998 and as an English teacher from 1998-2007. Wood is a member of the Maine Principals’ Association, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Council of Teachers of English. Locally, she serves on the South Portland Literacy Committee, the Truancy, School Completion and Dropout Prevention Committee and the Standards Based Instruction Committee. She also is a board member and secretary of the North Yarmouth Historical Society and served as a board member for the Sexual Assault Response Services in 2006-2007. She lives in North Yarmouth with her husband Scott and daughter Shoshanna. The Maine Principals’ Association is a professional association representing Maine’s K-12 principals and assistant principals. The Association dates its history back to 1921 and focuses its work on promoting the principalship, supporting principals as educational leaders, and promoting and administering interscholastic activities in grades 9-12. Maine Principals' Association Names 2011 Service to Maine Youth Awardees For the last five years, Heidi Barber, the parent of four children -- three of whom are currently students at the K-5 West Bath School, has volunteered in multiple areas of the school program. Initially, she began as a science enrichment volunteer in kindergarten once a week as “Scientist Heidi” performing exciting hands on learning experiments with students. Because she was committed to having more after-school opportunities for the children, she and the school secretary began a drama club in which one-third of the children participate once a week and perform for the school and parents. She then expanded her volunteerism to a second classroom, where she helped to run a literacy center in first grade, supporting students with their reading goals. She also hosts an after-school science club for students where they learn a myriad of exciting concepts. She currently spends three mornings a week in a third grade classroom supporting research and writing, although none of her own children are in the class. She is the coach of the newly formed Odyssey of the Mind team, the first in West Bath School history, and is a math tutor. Highly involved with the PTO, she is the vice-president. An organizer of school fundraisers, she is also a member of the principal’s School Advisory Group. Heidi Barber is an exemplary parent volunteer who is making a huge impact on the West Bath School community – students, staff, and parents. For over twenty years, Peter Geiger has been committed to Montello Elementary School in Lewiston. In 1991, he received a “Point of Light” award from President Bush for pioneering an Adopt-A-School partnership between his family-owned company Geiger Brothers and the school. One of his first ventures in this collaboration was creating the Montello-Geiger Anthology, a collection of the best writing at Montello, which is celebrated and recognized at the annual “Night of the Stars,” an evening comparable to the Oscars. Students are rewarded for excellence in writing with limousine rides, an awards ceremony, and copies of the anthology. A proponent of high aspirations for students, Geiger and employees in his company provide job shadowing opportunities, mentoring experiences, academic support, and a variety of celebrations of achievement. Geiger also supports Montello’s student assistance team, professional development of staff for the Peaceful School Bus program, and funding of transportation for community service projects. The Lewiston High School graduating class of 2014 will be the first class to have available to them scholarships for past Montello School students, set up by Geiger who is matching donations from other companies as a means of supporting post-secondary education for children. Geiger also supports the school and children in many day-to-day events. He frequently, for example, visits a second grade class where he reads with the children, plays games, and eats lunch with them. In addition to financial support for Montello Elementary School and its students, Geiger gives them the gift of his time and presence. He is tireless in his efforts to support and improve the educational system for all children. Maine Wheelchair Standards Click the link below to access the Maine Wheelchair Standards for wheelchair athletes who wish to participate at MPA State Track and Field Meets. Wiscasset Middle School Principal Linda Bleile Named Maine's Middle Level Principal of the Year The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) has named Linda Bleile, Principal of Wiscasset Middle School, as Maine’s Middle Level Principal of the Year. Bleile received the award for effective leadership, a commitment to academic excellence, high expectations and standards, creating a culture that supports learning, contributions to the profession, and community service. In announcing Bleile’s selection as Maine’s 2011 Middle Level Principal of the Year, MPA Executive Director Richard Durost noted that “Linda Bleile’s outstanding leadership and her unequivocal commitment to excellence in educating all students at Wiscasset Middle School represent the very best qualities of the effective middle level principal in Maine. With vision, commitment, and perseverance, she and the staff she leads focus on teaching and learning which has resulted in increasing the academic achievement of all students.” As Maine’s 2011 Middle Level Principal of the Year, Bleile will be honored at the MPA’s Spring Conference awards banquet on April 28. On October 20-21, 2011, she will also be honored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) in corporate partnership with VALIC in Washington, DC. Bleile received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973 from the University of Maine, a Master’s degree in literacy in 1990 from the University of Southern Maine, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in educational leadership in 2002 from the University of Southern Maine. Bleile has spent her entire career at Wiscasset Middle School. Prior to becoming principal in 2002, she was a teacher from 1973-2002. She was also assistant principal from 1975-1977. Bleile has been actively involved with the MPA. Its immediate past president, she was president in 2009-10. Since 2007, she has been a member of the Professional Management Committee, and, from 2007-10, she was a member of the Middle Level Steering Committee. Additionally, since 2009, she has been on the board of the Maine Principals’ Academy. Professional honors include recognition in 2010 by the Maine Legislature, Administrator of the Year in 2009 by the Maine School Counselors’ Association, and Educator of the Year in 2004 by the Lincoln County Educators. Bleile is actively involved in her community. She is an administrator representative to the Sheepscot Valley RSU Future Search Committee and a member of the Wiscasset Female Charitable Society. From 2008-09, she was an education representative to the Wiscasset Education and Community Committee, and from 2005-09, she was the co-organizer of a $5,000 fundraiser for the Make A Wish Foundation. In 2005, she was a member of the Wiscasset Fourth of July Committee and served as a parade judge. Maine Principals' Association Names Carol Hathorne of Hope Elementary School as Maine's 2011 Elementary Principal of the Year The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) has named Carol Hathorne, Principal of Hope Elementary School, as Maine’s 2011 Elementary National Distinguished Principal of the Year. This award recognizes one elementary principal in Maine each year for effective leadership, a commitment to academic excellence, high expectations and standards, creating a culture that supports learning, contributions to the profession, and community service. In announcing Hathorne’s selection as 2011 Elementary National Distinguished Principal of the Year, MPA Executive Director Richard Durost noted that “Mrs. Hathorne’s outstanding leadership of a K-8 school and her commitment to excellence in educating all students represent the very best qualities of the effective elementary school principal in Maine. Her commitment is clear and unequivocal. She is an exemplary educational leader and role model, who has high expectations for school staff, students, and herself.” As Maine’s 2011 Elementary National Distinguished Principal of the Year, Hathorne will be honored at the MPA’s Spring Conference awards banquet on April 28. She will also be honored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) in corporate partnership with VALIC on October 20-21, 2011 in Washington, DC. Hathorne received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education in 1973 from the University of Southern Maine and a Master’s degree in educational administration in 1990 from the University of Maine. Prior to her appointment as principal of Hope Elementary School in 2000, she was principal of Sugg Middle School in Lisbon from 1998-2000 and Marion T. Morse Elementary School in Lisbon Falls from 1994-1998. She was the middle school director at Maranacook Community School in Readfield from 1990-1994. She began her career in the Waterville Public Schools where she taught from 1973-1990. Hathorne has been actively involved with the MPA. She was a member and chair of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee from 2004-2010. Since 2010, she has been a member of the Professional Management Committee. She was also on the Maine ASCD Board of Directors from 2007-2008. In 2009, she was honored by the Hope Town Selectmen who dedicated the Hope Town Report to her. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Theodore Moccia Named Maine's High School Principal of the Year The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) has named Theodore (“Ted”) C. Moccia, Principal of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris, as Maine’s 2011 High School Principal of the Year. Moccia received the award based on his accomplishments as an educational leader in the areas of personal excellence; collaborative leadership; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and personalization of learning. In announcing Moccia’s selection as the 2011 High School Principal of the Year, MPA Executive Director Richard Durost noted that “Mr. Moccia’s professionalism, focus on the importance of relationships, and leadership of high school reform, which includes an unwavering commitment to student learning and increasing student achievement, represent the very best qualities of the high school principal in Maine. He is a leader in the profession.” As Maine’s 2011 High School Principal of the Year, Moccia will be honored at the MPA’s Spring Conference awards banquet on April 28. He will also attend the Principals’ Institute to honor the 2011 State Principals of the Year scheduled for September 21-24 in Washington, DC and will be eligible for consideration as the 2012 National Principal of the Year. The Institute and the National Principal of the Year program are sponsored by MetLife and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Moccia received a Bachelor’s degree in physical education from Plymouth State [NH] College in 1984 and a Master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Southern Maine in 2004. Prior to his appointment as principal of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in 2005, he was assistant principal there from 1999-2005 and a physical education teacher and coach from 1990-1999. From 1984-1990, he was employed by the Lewiston Public Schools teaching science at Lewiston High School followed by a stint at Lewiston Middle School teaching physical education. A member of the MPA’s Wrestling Committee, Moccia is also a member of the Western Maine Health Board of Trustees for Stephens Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Board. National Honor Society Banquet and Convention Registration Materials Ideas for National Honor Society Chapters
MPA ACTS ON AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ATHLETIC POLICY The Interscholastic Management Committee of the Maine Principals’ Association met today and took the following action regarding the recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Athletic Policy.
President Mary Martin commended the ad hoc committee for its work; MPA members, athletic administrators, and conferences for their input; and the Interscholastic Management Committee for its thoughtful deliberations. “It is obvious that the MPA process of convening ad hoc committees, collecting input from our members, and making decisions accordingly was successful!”
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