Horace Mann/Illinois Principals Association Name 2016-2017 Assistant Principal of the Year

Organization: Illinois Principals Association

Contact: Jason E. Leahy

Title: Executive Director

Phone: 217-525-1383 • Fax: 217-525-7264

Email: jason@ilprincipals.org

For Immediate Release

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  Demonstrates positive impact on education and advocacy for children
  
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  Ensures the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale
  
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  Demonstrates creativity and imagination in bringing about positive change
  
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  Willing to take risks to improve student learning
  
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  Moves actively to implement the goals and objectives of the school
  
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  Works collaboratively with teachers and other staff to improve the educational program and student achievement
  
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  Anticipates emerging problems and acts effectively to resolve them
  
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  Involves the community in the life of the school and uses community resources for students.
  

Johnson has been active in the Illinois Principals Association as Wabash Valley Region Assistant Principal Chair and most recently, served as chair of a downstate Assistant Principal and Dean of Student Forum held this January. Locally, Johnson initiated and currently administers the Student of the Month/Rookie of the Month program at Teutopolis High School, and is heavily involved in fundraising for both athletics and technology throughout the district. Johnson has spent fourteen years as a classroom teacher and six as an administrator.