2014 NYSECTA Exceptional Leadership Award
For An Elementary School Principal
Award Description
This award is given to an elementary school principal who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication,
always inspiring, advocating for and supporting his/her teachers and students, in and out of the classroom.
Rules for Eligibility
The nominee must:
 Be employed by a public, private, independent school or a BOCES; and,
 Have at least three-years experience as an elementary principal.
The nominee shows evidence of:
 Exceptional leadership and advocacy on behalf of their students, teachers and their school communities.
 Continuously inspiring students, parents, teachers, staff and fellow administrators with his/her
commitment to quality elementary education.
 Significant support in two or more of the following areas, as it relates to exceptional school leadership:
 curriculum development;
 utilization of technology;
 program improvement and innovation;
 staff development; and/or,
 resource acquisition.
Nomination Process
Principals must be nominated for this award using the NYSECTA Awards Nomination Form. A letter of
notification will be sent to each nominee, congratulating them on their nomination and encouraging them to
complete the NYSECTA Award Application.
Application Process
The Award Application includes:
 Application Part I;
 Application Part II, Essential Questions; and,
 Application Part III, minimum of two (up to three) letters of endorsement.
Selection Process
Six NYSECTA members make up the Exceptional Leadership Award for an Elementary School Principal
Selection Committee, including elementary principals.
Timeline
Nominations must be sent to the NYSECTA Central Office by Monday, March 31, 2014.
Completed Applications are due to awards@nysecta.org by Sunday, May 11, 2014.
Award recipients will be notified the week of June 9, 2014.
Additional Information & Checklist
To be considered for this award, please be sure to submit the following items to the NYSECTA Central Office by
Sunday, May 11th via email to: awards@nysecta.org;
 Application Part I;
 Application Part II, Essential Questions; and,
 Application Part III, minimum of two (up to three) letters of endorsement.
The email subject line of completed applications should read the applicant’s first and last names followed by
2014 NYSECTA Exceptional Leadership Award for an Elementary School Principal Application.
Only applications containing ALL required documentation, by the closing date will be accepted.
(Letters of endorsement may be emailed separately provided they arrive by the due date).
Please send all questions to awards@nysecta.org or call the Central Office at 315.823.1022.
NYSECTA Exceptional Leadership Award for an Elementary School Principal
Application Part I
Applicant Name:
Contact Information:
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
School District
School Building
Street Address
City, State, Zip
School Phone
Work Phone
Email
Date:
Present Position (Title & years of service):
Educational Background:
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree at
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in
I earned my Master’s Degree at
I earned my Master’s Degree in
I earned my Educational Administration Degree at
Studies beyond my Educational Administration Degree include
Professional Information:
Brief Career Summary (Positions held, locations, & length of service)
Other Professional Affiliations & Activities (professional organizations & offices held)
Professional Development (conferences, workshops attended, etc.)
Presentations & Publications
Community Service
Honors and Awards
District Contact Information:
Superintendent of Schools
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Office Phone
Email
Board of Education President
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Office Phone
Email
Local Newspaper:
Name
Editor’s Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Email
NYSECTA Teacher of the Year Award
Application Part II
Essential Questions
Please describe how you demonstrate leadership and advocacy on behalf of your students, teachers and your
school community.
Please describe how you inspire students, parents, teachers, staff and fellow administrators with your commitment
to quality school leadership.
Please describe ways in which you have provided exceptional school leadership in support of at least two of the
following:
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curriculum development;
utilization of technology;
program improvement and innovation;
staff development; and/or,
resource acquisition.
NYSECTA Exceptional Leadership Award for an Elementary School Principal
Application Part III
Letters of Endorsement
Your opinion is of utmost importance to the Award Committee. Please provide the committee with any
significant information that will assist them in the evaluation of this candidate. In your letter of endorsement,
please include the name and how long and in what capacity you have known this candidate.
When appropriate, please address the items listed below in your letter~
The candidate demonstrates significant leadership in two or more of the following areas:
 Curriculum development;
 Utilization of technology;
 Program improvement and innovation;
 Resource acquisition;
 Is committed to quality program delivery;
 Continually inspires teachers to participate in professional development;
 Continually inspires students to represent their school to the highest of standards;
 Has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues;
 Plays an active and purposeful role in the school community; and,
 Demonstrates outstanding civility, character and citizenship.
Please be sure to include the following information with your letter of endorsement:
Your Name
Position
Address
Phone
Cell Phone
E-Mail
When you have completed your Letter of Endorsement, please email it to
awards@nysecta.org no later than Sunday, May 11, 2014.