• 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 28^th 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.

For more information, visit the MESPA Press Room.