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McNulty student council honors
their "Principal of the Year"
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The
McNulty student council showed its appreciation for
principal Tom McNulty with cake and balloons on May 6.
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The McNulty student council was not going
to let the event go by unnoticed. On Friday, May 6, they
honored their principal Tom Perillo for his recognition as
"Principal of the Year" by the Capital Area School
Development Association. With cake and balloons, they
let Mr. Perillo know they thought the group had made the right
choice.
The
Greater Capital Region Principals’ Center of the Capital
Area School Development Association (CASDA) named, one of two
‘Principals of the Year’ for 2005.
The
award recognizes outstanding principals in a region of more
than 140 school districts for their dedicated service to
students. Since its inception in 1991, 29 area principals have
received the honor.
CASDA
evaluates principals nominated by their colleagues on the
following criteria:
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Setting
defined goals/direction for the school
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Improving
curriculum, instruction and student achievement
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Leading
professional development
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Using
multiple sources of data in decision-making
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Engaging
the community
CASDA
will also honor
Kimberly Wilkins, principal of Albany Public School 16,
in the Albany PublicSchool District.
The
Capital Area School Development Association is a study council
affiliated with the School of Education at The University at
Albany, State University of New York. Chartered in 1949 by the
State Education Department and affiliated with the University
of the State of New York, CASDA is one of the oldest study
councils in the United States. Currently, 123 school districts
and private institutions are affiliated with CASDA. For more
information, visit www.casdany.org.
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