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Association of Washington School Principals
Washington Principal | Volume 2– 2021-22
COVER STORY
A Roadmap to
Building
Connectedness
Connectedness
Mary Snyder
Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Steilacoom HSD
Mike Miller
Principal, Steilacoom High School, Steilacoom HSD
FEATURED CONTENT
Know Your Immigrant Students to Maximize Learning for All
Srinivas Khedam, Ed.D
Assistant Director, Racial and Educational Justice Department, Northshore SD
5 Point Star: Authentic Leadership in Action
Kim Doepker
Principal, Garrison Middle School, Walla Walla PS
Breakfast After the Bell in 2022
Madeleine Vistica
K-12 School Meals Coordinator, United Way of King County
Developing Community Partnerships
Kristy Mylroie
Communications Specialist, Spokane PS
Red Card
Dr. Karissa Niehoff
Executive Director, National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
“All Are Welcome Here”
Michael Clark
Principal, Norman Rockwell Elementary School
STAFF ARTICLES
Outdoor School: Why Now?
Shelley Barker
Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, Outdoor Schools Washington
Student Leadership: The ABCs of School Culture
James Layman
AWSL Director
Have a Seat at Our Table:
Outdoor Education Funding Update
Shelley Barker
Outdoor Schools Washington
Greg Barker
Washington School Principals’ Education Foundation
Chase Buffington
Washington Outdoor School Consortium
Residential Outdoor Education in the Time of COVID
Dr. Roberta McFarland
Director, Waskowitz Outdoor School, Highline PS
Reflect, Redesign & Relaunch!
Gina Yonts
Associate Director, AWSP
In Every Issue
Recommended Reading
AWSP Pro Learning Overview
Best of the AWSP Blog
Humor Me!
Partners & Sponsors
Columns
From the AWSP President
Chris Visserman
2021-22 AWSP Board President, Principal, Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park, Central Kitsap SD
From the AWSP Executive Director
Dr. Scott Seaman
Executive Director, AWSP
Staff & Credits
Managing Editor, David Morrill • david@awsp.org
Design, Scott Hamilton Design • www.scotthamiltondesign.com
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AWSP Staff
Dr. Scott Seaman, Executive Director
Jack Arend, Associate Director (Pro Learning Lead)
Macy Bruhy, Member Engagement & State Programs Administrator
Dameon Brown, Professional Learning Service Specialist
Caroline Brumfield, Graphic Design and Marketing Manager
Xenia Doualle, Digital Content Creator
Dr. Chris Espeland, Associate Director (Inclusion Project Lead)
Scott Friedman, Associate Director (Spokane office)
Kim Marquette, Operations Director
Kerry Mill, Administrative Assistant and Member Support Specialist
David Morrill, Communications & Technology Director
Andi Mounts, Finance Director
Angela Spriggs, Fiscal Coordinator
Roz Thompson, Governmental Relations & Advocacy Director
Gina Yonts, Associate Director (Walla Walla office)
Association of Washington Student Leaders
James Layman, AWSL Director
Heather Muir, AWSL Office Manager, and Member Support
Layla Jasper, AWSL Student Learning Director
Cispus Learning Center
Chase Buffington, Director
Outdoor Schools WA
Shelley Barker, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development
AWSP’s Washington School Principals’ Education
Foundation (WSPEF)
Greg Barker, WSPEF Managing Director
Grade-Level Leadership Committees
Elementary
Middle Level
High School
National Affiliates
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association of Secondary School Principals