|
February 10, 2026
Dear VASSP Member:
The VASSP Board of Directors needs you! Here is your chance to help lead the association dedicated to furthering the middle and high school principal profession in Virginia. VASSP is currently seeking middle level and high school leaders - principals and assistant principals - to fill the following board positions:
There are many benefits of serving as a volunteer board member, including:
- Playing a significant role in advancing your profession
- Serving with prominent leaders from across the Commonwealth including the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Having an opportunity to enhance the value of VASSP within the education community
- Accessing up-to-date information about the challenges facing your profession
- Exchanging ideas and perspectives with other school administrators
VASSP values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, school level and professional level. The association seeks leaders from all types and sizes of urban, suburban, and rural schools. The Board Development Committee of VASSP has identified a number of desired attributes that will be part of the selection process for new board members. Applicants should possess:
- Demonstrated leadership commitment and involvement with VASSP and the education community. Examples include, but are not limited to, service on VASSP or Virginia Department of Education committees, state commissions, school division committees, or task forces and/or having obtained the terminal degree (i.e., Ed.D. or Ph.D.).
- Recognized leadership experience in the education community. Examples include, but are not limited to, serving as chair of an education committee; VASSP committee, commission or task force; or other organizations.
- Relevant expertise in the disciplines of educational leadership. Examples include, but are not limited to, educational policy, school law, coalition building, instructional leadership, and curriculum development.
- Commitment to participate in 3-4 board meetings a year.
- Positive leadership attributes, emotional intelligence, ability to work collaboratively and engage in appropriate debate and discussion when needed, and visionary and strategic drive.
- Demonstrated knowledge of new and innovative programs within their sphere of influence. Examples include, but are not limited to, incorporating strategy, leadership, future focus, risk taking, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
We want and need to hear from you. If you are interested in serving, or know of potential board members you would like to recommend, please contact Chief Executive Officer Dr. Randy Barrack, rbarrack@vassp.org. Please download memo on this page to review nomination forms and candidate questionnaires, along with other pertinent election information. Nominations must be received no later than March 15, 2026.
Sincerely,
|
