Dirk Ash, principal of LaVergne Middle School, has been named the Tennessee Middle Level Principal of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals. Now designated a state winner in the MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Program, Ash is eligible in consideration to be the National Principal of the Year.
The MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Program annually honors one middle level and one high school winner from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools. From this pool of outstanding administrators, three national finalists will be named in each level in June. From those finalists, two national winners will be chosen by a distinguished panel of judges. The national finalists will each receive a grant of $1,500 and the national winners will receive a grant of $5,000.
As a principal, Ash has proven success in involving the local community in the life of the school and has shown an astute awareness of current and emerging issues as well as a passion in improving the school’s learning environment. All state winners, including Ash, will be honored at a three-day event in Washington, DC, September 29 – October 2, 2010. Event highlights feature a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with legislators and networking with some of the best principals across the nation. The event culminates with a black-tie gala to recognize the achievements of each of the state honorees, the national finalists, and the national winner.
“The MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Program is a celebration of the principals whose accomplishments reflect their essential role in developing and preparing children today for a fulfilling life and career in the future,” said Thomas Hogan, MetLife senior vice-president. “At MetLife, we are honored to continue our cosponsorship of the National Principal of the Year program with NASSP.”
“NASSP is honored to recognize the outstanding work of Dirk Ash,” said Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi, NASSP executive director. “The job of a principal is one of the most challenging in education, and we must commend those school leaders who go the extra mile to improve teaching and learning in their schools.”
About NASSP
In existence since 1916, The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the preeminent organization of and national voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the United States and more than 45 countries around the world. NASSP’s mission is to promote excellence in school leadership. The National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils are all programs of NASSP. For more information about NASSP, located in Reston, Virginia, visit www.principals.org or call 800-253-7746.
Additional information about the MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Program can be found at www.principals.org/poy or by contacting NASSP at 800-253-7746 or recognition@principals.org. |
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