2012 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award Recipinets
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back row (l-r) B.J. Berg, Paul Anderson, Warren Buerkley, Les Koppendrayer, Dr. Susan Risius, Lisa Pikop, Gail Lewis-Miller; front row (l-r) Michelle Krell, Yeu Vang, Jen Olson, Aura Wharton-Beck, Patti Haasch. (Photo by Lifetouch).


MESPA members selected 12 of their peers to receive the 2012 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award. This is an annual recognition with which principals honor their peers. 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.


“Successful leaders serve their school and community. These men and women are leaders in our profession and truly represent the very best in Minnesota public schools,” said P. Fred Storti, MESPA executive director.  The awards were presented on February 2, 2012, at the association’s 57th Institute (annual statewide convention).

Paul Anderson, North Suburban Division
Sand Creek Elementary
Anoka-Hennepin

B.J.Berg, Northeast Division
South Terrace Elementary
Carlton

Warren Buerkley, East Suburban Division
Rice Lake Elementary
Centennial

Patti Haasch, Northern Division
Cass Lake/Bena Elementary
Cass Lake

Les Koppendrayer, Southwest Division
Franklin Elementary
Mankato

Michelle Krell, Southeast Division
Kasson-Mantorville Elementary
Kasson-Mantorville

Gail Lewis-Miller, West Suburban Division
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
Hopkins

Jennifer Olson, Central Division
Humphrey Elementary
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted

Lisa Pikop, Western Division
Garfield Elementary
Alexandria

Dr. Susan Risius, South Suburban Division
Vista View Elementary
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage

Yeu Vang, St. Paul Division
Jackson Preparatory Magnet
St. Paul

Aura Wharton-Beck, Minneapolis Division
Jenny Lind Elementary
Minneapolis




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