The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized Greg Seawell, principal of Melrose Elementary School, Melrose School District (ISD #740), with the 2011 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award. Principals are responsible for a school’s instructional, school culture, and resource leadership. 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. He will be recognized by colleagues statewide on February 10, 2011 at the MESPA Awards Banquet – held at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel during the annual MESPA Institute, the statewide convention of Minnesota’s elementary and middle level principals.

In his principalship, Seawell follows the philosophy of “If not me, who?” and “Every child counts.” He tries to interact positively with as many students as he can every day. 

Seawell was nominated by Nate Swenson, principal at Pleasantview Elementary School in the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district, who stated: “Greg is a strong voice for the central division in the MESPA organization and is well respected. He is a very knowledgeable principal and has some great experiences that he is always willing to share. I know that I can ask him anything and he will be able to give me solid advice and alert me to possible pitfalls. Greg is an outstanding leader and well deserving of this award.”

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