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2010 Division Leadership Award, Louis Rutten

Louis Rutten, principal at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School, Wadena-Deer Creek School District, was nominated for the Western 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.

In his principalship, Rutten’s educational philosophy is guided by the words: “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” (Attributed to Andy McIntyre and Derek Bok) To read more about Louis and the award, click here.



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