EDMOND —
Shana Perry, the incoming principal at Orvis Risner Elementary in Edmond, and former principal of Del Crest Middle School in Del City, has been named a finalist in the 2013 MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Program.
When Perry came to Del Crest in 2007, the school was just beginning its turnaround journey, according to a press release. Fights broke out regularly, staff collaboration was disjointed and most stakeholders had mentally checked out. Data showed that the needs of the school’s racially diverse, high-poverty students were not being met.
By restoring order and establishing a safe, welcoming environment, Perry was able to redirect the staff’s focus to student learning. Led by Perry, professional learning communities, data analysis teams and professional development allowed teachers to strengthen instruction and personalize learning.
To equip students with appropriate resources, Perry established parent outreach programs, provided struggling students with transportation to tutoring and developed home-based tutoring resources for parents. She also pulled the community in to help cover the basics. Now, meals and snacks are donated for tutoring sessions and the school’s most needy families receive staples over extended breaks.
“Armed with a passion for her students, a collaborative spirit, research-based knowledge … and a can-do/will-do attitude, Mrs. Perry works tirelessly to ensure the success of her students and her school,” said Silvya Kirk, director of secondary teaching and learning for Mid-Del Schools in Midwest City.
The search for the national principal of the year began in early 2012 as each state principals' association selected its state principal of the year. From this pool of state award winners, a panel of judges selected three middle level and three high school finalists. The national middle level and high school winners will be named in September and recognized in Washington, D.C., during the Principals Institute for State Principals of the Year, Sept. 19-22.
Perry and the other five finalists will each receive a $1,500 grant, and the two national award winners — one high school and one middle level — will receive additional grants of $3,500. The grants will be used to improve learning at the school (e.g., a special school project and/or professional development opportunities).
For more information about the MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Program, visit www.nassp.org/POY.
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