Each year principals are nominated by teachers, staff, parents, and administrators in a number of different categories.
The following are this year’s winners.
- Rookie of the Year: Theresa Christensen
- Innovator of the Year: Megan Cox
- Community Leader of the Year: Buddy Alger
- Student Advocate of the Year: Bobbie Nixon
- Instructional Leader of the Year: Laurie Goodsell
- Principal Mentor of the Year: Aaron Ichimura
- National Distinguished Principal: Joel Pullan
- Assistant Principal of the Year: Yajaira Martinez
All JAESP award winners have been nominated for the Utah Association of Elementary School Principal (UAESP) awards.
Congratulations to these amazing JSD educators!