Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School Principal Molly Yerkes has been named Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Region V Principal of the Year. Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School is in the Juneau School District, where she has served as an educator for 14 years.
AASSP sponsors regional and statewide Principal of The Year recognition awards to honor the educational leaders who play such a pivotal role in student success. They may be nominated by anyone – students, staff, parents, district office staff or principal peers - with awards finalized by AASSP members in their region. Regional Principals of The Year are eligible to be in the running for the statewide Alaska Principal of The Year.
Frank Hauser, Superintendent of the Juneau School District, said, "Throughout her tenure, Principal Yerkes has been committed to building community and promoting high academic outcomes, while fostering a supportive environment that is student and staff focused."
Kasey Mow, a teacher at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School shared that Principal Yerkes is a phenomenal leader who has the best interest of students and staff in mind. "She has compassion for staff and students while insisting on a high level of rigor across areas that include cultural knowledge and practices in everyday learning."
Superintendent Hauser congratulated Principal Yerkes saying, "This is a well-deserved recognition as the AASSP Region V Principal of the year."
