A.V. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SELECTED FOR HIGH HONOR; EDUCATOR WILL TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON FOR CEREMONY.Byline: Karen Maeshiro Daily News Staff Writer Pearblossom School Principal Sharon Millen will go to Washington, D.C., this week to be recognized as one of the nation's top principals. Millen, 54, has been named a 1998 National Distinguished Principal by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association of Elementary School elementary school: see school. Principals. ``Sharon just is an incredible walking, talking model of what a principal strives to be. She's incredibly kid-centered. She is just a bundle of energy and very supportive of parents, staff and children,'' said Fran Madison-Cohee, a past award winner and principal at White Oak School in Westlake Village. ``She is pretty incredible.'' Millen is one of 61 elementary and middle school principals who will be presented plaques plaques, n.pl 1. brain lesions found within the vacant areas between nerve cells. 2. deposits of cholesterol in artery walls that characterize arteriosclerosis. and brass school bells Oct. 9 by U.S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley Richard Wilson Riley (born January 2, 1933), American politician, was the United States Secretary of Education under President Bill Clinton as well as the Governor of South Carolina, as a member of the Democratic Party. at a black-tie awards banquet A banquet is a large public meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose, such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration. Sometimes a banquet consists of only desserts, but it is advisable to include main courses as well. in Washington, D.C. The distinguished principals were selected by the principal association affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , the U.S. Virgin Islands and by committees representing private and overseas schools. Millen is the sole winner representing California - an honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. that is hard to get, given the immense competition in the state, said Madison-Cohee, liaison between the national association and the Association of California School Administrators, which named Millen elementary principal of the year three years ago. ``This is not an individual award. This is team recognition. This not only includes staff and students, but parents and the community,'' Millen said. Madison-Cohee said the send-off Millen received at the Castaic school where she was principal prior to coming to Pearblossom showed how well-regarded she was. ``When she got to school, every student had brought flowers. Her entire office was just full of flowers. That typifies how much people think of her,'' Madison-Cohee said. Millen has been an educator for more than 30 years. She's been a principal for 15 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time last six at Pearblossom School in the Keppel Union School District. In 1995, the Association of California School Administrators named her elementary school principal of the year. When asked if she had gotten any other awards, Millen replied, ``In a daily way on my very own campus.'' Millen said she is guided by the belief that people can make a difference. ``As principal, I do set the tone for not only the children but for the adults that I interact with each day,'' Millen said. ``I need to bring to this job an up-to-date knowledge of instruction but also enthusiasm and energy and a real love for kids.'' As part of her nomination for the national award, letters of support were sent in by Keppel Superintendent Jean Fuller, a fellow principal, a teacher, a community leader and a parent. ``Effective principals help create school environments that are conducive con·du·cive adj. Tending to cause or bring about; contributive: working conditions not conducive to productivity. See Synonyms at favorable. to improving teaching and learning,'' Riley said in a written statement. ``Their leadership, vision, and dedication to providing quality education is what makes them stand out. I'm proud to honor them . . . for their contributions to their schools and communities.'' The education department and the principal association began the program in 1984 to recognize public and private school principals who make outstanding contributions to their schools and communities. ``I feel honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. and humbled hum·ble adj. hum·bler, hum·blest 1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful. 2. because I am the state elementary education elementary education or primary education Traditionally, the first stage of formal education, beginning at age 5–7 and ending at age 11–13. committee chair for the Association of California School Administrators, and in that role I work with administrators across the state, so I know of the dedicated, very capable people in these jobs,'' Millen said. ``I feel honored to represent them.'' CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO Sharon Millen of Pearblossom School will be honored as one of the country's best principals. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News |
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