AFF ILIATE AWARDS
NSASSP Middle School Principal of the Year
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he Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals is proud to recognize Dr. Christopher Stogdill, Principal at Otte Blair Middle School, as their Middle School Distinguished Principal of the Year. Dr. Christopher Stogdill was selected to represent Nebraska as the Middle School Principal of the Year for the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. Dr. Stogdill received his Doctorate in Education Administration from the University of South Dakota in 2010. Dr. Stogdill also holds an Educational Specialist from Wayne State College, a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Doane College, and has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from both the University of Minnesota (Art History) and the Unversity of Northern Iowa (Education). Dr. Stogdill has been in his current position at Blair Public Schools since 2012. His previous educational experience includes serving as Principal at Stanton Middle/High School from 2001 to 2012. Dr. Stogdill is active in many professional organizations such as the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. Dr. Stogdill is currently serving as President of the NSASSP. He is an active member of the TeamMates program, performs various duties for the United Methodist Church, and as a coach or coordinator with several youth athletic programs. Dr. Stogdill was honored as the Region III High School Principal of the Year for 2008 and 2011, he has received the FFA Cornerstone Award (2006), Nebraska Outstanding New Principal (2005), H.O. Sargent Award (2005), and the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher Award (1995). Dr. Stogdill has presented at several conferences including NSASSP Region III meetings, the Nebraska Educational Technology Association State Conference, and at Wayne State College. Patty Novicki, K-12 Principal at Dodge Public Schools, states: “Dr. Stogdill is a highly supportive administrator. While working with him, I have been continually impressed with his driving commitment to excellence. He is uncompromising in his quest for quality educational op-
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portunities for all young people He never loses sight of students and their needs.” Dr. Michael J. Sieh, Superintendent of Stanton Community Schools says: “There are many proficient and dedicated leaders in education. There are also leaders who, because of their commitment to education and students, must be considered outstanding. Dr. Stogdill is outstanding.” Sarah A Klinetoe, 6th Grade Teacher at Stanton Community Schools, states: “Dr. Stogdill strives to inspire his staff to be collaborative and hands-on thinkers. He urges his staff to work with other teachers, students, and experts in the community and around the world to develop deeper knowledge of the subjects we are teaching.” Tanner Tomka, a Stanton Community Schools student comments: “I had let my grades get so bad that I was not going to get to participate in sports my Senior year. That summer, Dr. Stogdill sacrificed his summer and he tutored me through a credit recovery course for eight weeks. I worked very hard and passed all three classes. Because of Mr. Stogdill I am now on track to graduate with my class and go to college.” Dr. Stogdill will receive his award at the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals State Conference and with his selection will be eligible for consideration for the 2014 Metlife/NASSP National Middle School Principal of the Year. I