For Immediate Release - April 16, 2025

Brevig Mission School Principal Diane (Ginger) Crockett named the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal for 2025.

The Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals is proud to announce Diane (Ginger) Crockett, Principal of Brevig Mission School in the Bering Strait School District, as our National Distinguished Principal for 2025. 

Crockett was nominated and selected through a statewide search process conducted by the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals. Crockett began teaching in Brevig Mission as an elementary teacher in 1997, became the English Language Arts teacher at the Middle and High School in 2006, and then began serving as principal of Brevig Mission School in 2013. Crockett received her B.S. in Biology from St. Olaf College. She then went on to receive her Teaching Certificate from UAF in 1997 and her M. Ed from UAA in 2013.

Crockett has been a member of AAESP since 2018 and has been involved in various educational organizations. She has presented at several Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE) Conferences and previously received both the ASTE Outstanding Tech Teacher Award and the President’s Award. In addition to her educational accomplishments, she frequently volunteers within her community and is an adjunct instructor at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Bering Strait Superintendent Tammy Dodd shares, “Bering Strait School District is proud to recognize Diane (Ginger) Crockett as a National Distinguished Principal, a testament to her exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and profound impact on the school and community. This prestigious honor reflects her commitment to excellence in education and inspiring students and staff alike.”

The National Association of Elementary School Principals’ NDP Program was established in 1984 to recognize elementary and middle-level principals who set high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and climate for the students, families, and staff in their learning communities. More information can be found at www.naesp.org. 

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For more information, please contact Dominique Johnson, Public Information Officer, Alaska Council of School Administrators 

(907) 209-8783.