Leadership, Unity & Advocacy for Public Education 
UPDATE
       A Membership Service of the Alaska Council of School Administrators 
 
Alaska Educators:

The Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) invites you to nominate an outstanding elementary principal for the 2019 National Distinguished Principal Award.

To be eligible, a nominee:

• is a member of NAESP prior to submitting their application in May;
• is an active principal of a school in which a commitment to excellence is clearly evident;
• has been an active principal for at least five years;
• will remain in active service in a position of school leadership during the school year in which he/she will serve as NDP;
• shows a strong commitment to the principalship through active membership in professional associations;
• is respected by students, colleagues, parents, and the community at large;
• assumes an active role in his/her community, distinguishing himself/herself as a leader in civic, religious, or humanitarian activities;
• shows strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for school staff and students; and
• maintains an orderly, purposeful learning environment.

To nominate an elementary principal, simply complete the nomination application form along with a letter (not to exceed two pages) that identifies the strengths and skills you feel make them deserving of consideration as the 2019 NDP.

ALL completed applications are due by FEBRUARY 23, 2019 to Lynn Mayberry-Burke, AAESP Vice President at [email protected] for review by the AAESP NDP Selection Committee. The committee will work with the Alaska National Distinguished Principal to complete a final online application to NAESP by May 10, 2019 .

Please feel free to contact Lynn Mayberry-Burke if you have further questions about the process or need to verify the membership status of your nominee.

Thank you for your consideration and help!

Contact Information:
Lynn Mayberry-Burke
Principal, Lake Otis Elementary School
AESSP Vice President
(907) 742-7404
Leadership, Unity & Advocacy for Public Education