Mary Quigley Feidt Leadership Award
Administered by AchieveMpls
Mary Q. Feidt served the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) in many capacities until her untimely death
in 2001. She exemplified the attributes of outstanding leadership in her roles as teacher, principal, and
principal on special assignment. Mary was a daily model of energy, dedication, integrity and professional
expertise. It was her commitment to leadership development that moved her family to cultivate this
leadership award fund for MPS principals and assistant principals.
DESCRIPTION
 The Mary Q. Feidt Leadership Fund will provide one award of up to $5,000 to a Minneapolis Public
School principal or assistant principal with five or less years’ experience in this role.
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The award is to be used for training, education, experiential learning and/or other activities
intended to foster innovation and creativity in educational leadership.
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The Mary Q. Feidt Leadership Award Selection Committee will consist of MPS and AchieveMpls staff,
as well as donors to the Award Fund.
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The award funds will be available for use after July 1, 2013 and must be spent by June 30, 2014.
Unspent funds from the award will be forfeited after June 30, 2014.
ELIGIBILITY
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The Mary Q. Feidt Leadership Award Program is open to individuals with five years or less
experience as a MPS principal or assistant principal.
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A recipient may receive only one award per career.
APPLICATION
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Applications must consist of the following:
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Completed application cover sheet
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An essay (no more than two pages) that describes the applicant’s proposed activities and
how they relate to long-term professional goals and educational leadership
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One page outline of proposed budget (max $5,000 expenses)
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Letter of recommendation from current supervisor (must include examples of leadership
qualities and/or professional strengths; must also note how the proposed activity will
impact professional development and educational leadership)
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Letter of recommendation from a peer or colleague (must include examples of leadership
qualities and/or professional strengths)
DEADLINE: Monday, April 22, 2013. Submit paper application and all components to the AchieveMpls
office by this date. For emailed applications, all components must be received by
grysdon@achievempls.org by this date. Faxed applications will not be considered.
SUBMIT TO
Gina Rysdon | Scholarships, Awards and Funds Coordinator | 612.455.1557 | grysdon@achievempls.org
111 Third Ave S, Ste 5 | Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 612.455.1530 | achievempls.org