2011 NDP Finalist, Michelle Krell Three members of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals'
Association (MESPA) are finalists for Minnesota 2011 National
Distinguished Principal (NDP):
Joan Franks, principal of Armatage Montessori School in the Minneapolis
Public Schools;
Michelle Krell, principal of Kasson-Mantorville Elementary
School, Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools (ISD #0204); and
Debra
Sauter, principal of Laura MacArthur Elementary School, Duluth Public Schools
(ISD #709).
This marks the 28th year the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) has presented
the prestigious award, which has corporate sponsorship from VALIC.
On
May 6, 2011 the three finalists will be interviewed and the
Selection Committee will determine the 2011 Minnesota National Distinguished
Principal.
View an article and newsclip about Michelle from
KAAL TV.
Mission: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association is dedicated to promoting and improving education for children and youth, strengthening the role as educational leader for elementary and middle level principals, and collaborating with partners in education to assist in achieving these goals.
Leading schools toward excellence through the MESPA vision to be the premiere resource for preparing today's principals for tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education.
Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association
