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2009 Division Leadership Achievement Award, Dennis Nelson
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Dennis Nelson
Dennis Nelson was nominated for the Northeast MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award by his peers. The award honors principals whose exemplary leadership and sustained efforts have made noteworthy contributions to the operation of effective school learning programs --  improving education, their communities, and their profession.

MESPA members selected 12 of their peers to receive the 2009 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award, one from each MESPA division. “Great principals lead great schools. These men and women are leaders in our profession and truly represent the very best in Minnesota public schools. As leaders, we focus on the potential and possibilities to ignite hope within our schools,” said P. Fred Storti, MESPA executive director. 

In his principalship, Nelson follows this quotation: “I strongly believe in working together with students, staff, parents and community to build a safe, positive and productive school community where children are comfortable taking the risks associated with learning.” To read more about Dennis, click here.