Excellence deserves recognition! The Horace Mann/IPA Awards for Excellence program does just that by recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of school leaders so they receive the acclaim they deserve. State winners are selected by an Awards Committee made up of past IPA presidents. State winners are recognized annually at awards ceremonies held in conjunction with the Education Leaders Fall Conference every October.
2018-2019 Herman Graves Award
Dave Deets, Superintendent
Harmony Emge SD 175
Belleville
Elementary Principal of the Year
Michael Merritt, Principal
Brentwood Elementary School
Des Plaines
Middle School Principal of the Year
Jared Ellison, Principal
Westville Junior High School
Westville
High School Principal of the Year
Amy Jo Mascal, Principal
Streator Township High School
Streator
Assistant Principal of the Year
Doug Owens, Assistant Principal
Tri-C Elementary School
Carterville
Reaching out and Building Bridges Award
Dr. Renee Simms, Principal
Hillcrest High School
Hazel Crest
Jason Thomas, Executive Director
3 Seeds Mentoring Group
Hazel Crest
John Ourth & Fred Singleton Professional Development Scholarship
Eric Detweiler, Principal
Frederick School
Clayton Theisinger, Principal
Putnam County High School
Horace Mann is the proud sponsor of the Illinois Principals Association Awards for Excellence Program. Horace Mann – the largest national multi-line insurance company focusing on educators’ financial needs – provides auto and homeowners insurance, retirement annuities, life insurance and other financial solutions. “Founded by Educators for Educators” in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, IL. Visit www.horacemann.com for more information.
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