Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 and its buildings will celebrate Principal Appreciation Week from October 20-26, and Principal Appreciation Day on October 25 to highlight the dedication of principals, assistant principals, and deans.
For Geneseo’s schools, that includes the following individuals:
Geneseo High School: Tom Ryerson (Principal), Brooke Emmerson (Assistant Principal), Jeremy Mosier (Assistant Principal)
Geneseo Middle School: Nathan O'Dell (Principal), Dean Johnson (Assistant Principal)
Millikin Elementary: Philip Moe (Principal)
Northside Elementary: Joe Mowen (Principal)
Southwest Elementary: Brian Hofer (Principal)
“Geneseo is blessed to have some of the best administrators in the business,” said Dr. Adam Brumbaugh, Superintendent. “Their experience and commitment to our students and staff is second to none. They play a vital role to our overall success.”
This annual recognition has been recognized by Illinois governors since 1990. October is also National Principals Month, supported by the IPA, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA).
Cris Edwards, IPA President and principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, shared: “Whether this is a principal’s very first year, last year, or somewhere in the middle, Illinois is celebrating these leaders for all they do for children. As ‘legacy builders’ we are constantly mentoring others; helping students to find their voice or their career path, supporting paraprofessionals who want to return to school to become a teacher, and encouraging teachers that are thinking about becoming an administrator. Thank you to all the leaders across Illinois for your unwavering commitment and for building a legacy that will inspire generations to come. I am excited to thank you and celebrate you during National Principals Month!”
“This year, we celebrate our state’s school leaders for what they do – build a lasting legacy with those they serve,” said Dr. Jason Leahy, IPA Executive Director. “These courageous individuals lead their learning organizations with optimism, humility, vision, perseverance, and a deep commitment to do what is best for their students. Both research and common sense tell us how critical these servants are to positively influence young people, teachers, and communities. For this, they deserve our respect and gratitude.”
The Illinois Principals Association is a leadership organization which serves over 6,600 educational leaders throughout the state of Illinois and whose mission is to develop, support, and advocate for innovative educational leaders. For more information about the IPA, visit www.ilprincipals.org.
