SDAESP is accepting nominations for South Dakota Elementary Principal of the Year (National Distinguished Principal) until February 1st, 2025. Please note that requests for nominations for Community Leader, Rookie, Instructional Leader, and Innovative Leader will all be sent later this semester.
Please complete the document accessible below (along with a letter of recommendation) and send it back to Dr. Julie Hatling (Julie.Hatling@k12.sd.us) to nominate a South Dakota colleague. All nominees must be a current practicing elementary principal, have been an active principal for at least 5 years, and must be a member of NAESP for at least one year when their application is submitted to NAESP for recognition.
The South Dakota Elementary Principals’ Association selects one K-8 Elementary Principal to represent their membership as the National Distinguished Principal.
Nominations must be submitted via email to Julie.Hatling@k12.sd.us before February 1st. If nominated and you meet the criteria, you will receive an email confirmation to complete the full application packet.
If you have any questions about nominations, the application process, or the NDP Program, please reach out to Dr. Hatling.
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