Story posted Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Maine East's Steven Isoye Honored By Illinois Principal Association
Maine East's Steven Isoye was named Illinois High School Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association.
Maine East High School Principal Steven Isoye has been named Illinois High School Principal of the Year for the 2010-11 school year by Horace Mann and the Illinois Principals Association.
The Horace Mann/IPA Principal of the Year Awards Program recognizes educational leaders who have demonstrated a positive impact on their students and learning community.
Criteria for the award include:
* demonstrates a positive impact on education and advocacy for children,
* ensures the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale,
* Demonstrates creativity and imagination in bringing about positive change,
* willing to take risks to improve student learning,
* moves actively to implement the goals and objectives of the school,
* Works collaboratively with teachers and community members to improve the educational program and student performance,
* anticipates emerging problems and acts effectively to resolve them,
* involves the community in the life of the school and uses community resources for students.
"Certainly, I am honored by the recognition," said Isoye, who is in his third year as East's principal. "East is a place where we enjoy a richly diverse community. We get to work with students who come from all over the world. With that privilege comes a responsibility. Our teachers and administrators understand that."
Maine Township High School Dist. 207 Supt. Dr. Ken Wallace said, "The IPA High School Principal of the Year award could not go to a more deserving candidate." Isoye's selection, and the nomination came from former Principal David Barker.
Isoye came to Maine East from Warren Township High School in Gurnee, where he had served for four years as principal after working for three years as curriculum leader.
Principal of the Year winners were selected from a pool of region nominees provided by the 21 Regions of the Illinois Principals Association and will be recognized at the IPA's annual statewide conferences. Winners will receive a $1,000 honorarium and are now afforded the opportunity to compete in their respective national leaders' competitions with the National Association of Elementary School Principals and National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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