Fronteras Charter School Principal Jennifer Schmidt-Hutchins has been named Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Region 8 Principal of The Year for 2023. Principal Schmidt-Hutchins has served Fronteras Charter School in the Mat-Su School District for 12 years.
AASSP sponsors regional and statewide Principal of The Year recognition awards to honor the educational leaders who play such a pivotal role in student success. They may be nominated by anyone – students, staff, parents, district office staff or principal peers - with awards finalized by AASSP members in their region. Regional Principals of The Year are eligible to be in the running for the statewide Alaska Principal of The Year.
Mat-Su Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani shared that, " Schmidt-Hutchins is the driving force behind our Spanish Immersion Charter School. She promotes a rich student environment that produces stellar academic achievement and gifts students with a second language."
A parent shared how Principal Schmidt-Hutchins' leadership is felt inside Fronteras Charter School. "It is evident as you walk down the colorful, language-infused hallways how much thought Ms. Hutchins puts into supporting all aspects of the school."
Dr. Trani said the Mat-Su School District celebrates this honor with Principal Schmidt-Hutchins, "Enhorabuena, director Schmidt-Hutchins, esto es bien merecido!"
