AkASL Grants and Awards Information

Administrator "Pat on the Back" Award

2010 Awards

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Darrell Vincek, Principal         Willard Bowman Elementary - ASD
Mary Johnstone, Principal       Rabbit Creek Elementary/ Anchorage School District
Harlod Green, Principal          Steller Secondary/ ASD
Julie Maker, Principal  Goldenview Middle School/Anchorage School District
Bobby Hinderliter, Principal   Ursa Major Elementary
Goldenview PTSA, Goldenview Middle School/Anchorage School District
Edwina Strange, Principal      Tanana Middle School/Fairbanks NSBSD
Patrick Freeman, Principal      Trailside / Anchorage School District
Scott Batchelder, Principal     Mirror Lake Middle School/Anchorage School District
Mark Hoffman, Principal        Sherrod Elementary School
Leslie Walker, Principal          O'Malley Elementary
Robert Jefts, Principal Gruening Middle School/Anchorage School District
Barbara Nagengast, Principal  Homestead
Patrick Garrity, Principal        Sand Lake Elementary/ASD
Kathy Iverse, Principal          Inlet View Elem/ASD
Lindsay Henry, Principal        Fire Lake Elementary
Heather Mildon, Principal       Chester Valley Elem / ASD
Sherry  Ellers, Principal           Hanshew Middle School
Karl Schleich, Principal           John Shaw Elementary/Mat-Su
Cheryl Guyett, Principal         Dimond/ ASD
Maria Kreta-Dillon, Principal  Ocean View Elementary
Linda Carlson, Director of Elementary Education     Anchorage School District
ASD School  Board, Anchorage School District
Carol  Comeau, Superintendant          Anchorage School District
Alicia Woods, Administrative Assistant        Muldoon/ASD
Ruth Dene, Principal   Muldoon/ASD
Library Resources Staff          Anchorage School District
Ann Morgester, Library Curriculum Coordinator       Anchorage School District
Gregory Balcao, Principal       Northwood ABC/Anchorage School District
Theresa Owens            Creekside Park Elementary/Anchorage School District
Jennifer Schmitz, Principal     Gladys Wood / Anchorage
Michael Day, Principal            Kasuun Elementary - Anchorage School District
Karen Pollard, Principal          Scenic Park Elementary / ASD
Wendy            Brons, Principal           Ursa Minor / ASD
Edwina Strange, Principal      Tanana Middle School/Fairbanks NSBSD
Amy Spargo, Principal            Wasilla Middle School
Tom Lytle, Principal   Fred & Sara Machetanz Elementary              

Pat on the Back Nomination Form

The Alaska Association of School Librarians offers annual recognition to school administrators who support School Library Information Programs and contribute to the advancement of the School Librarian as an agent for raising student achievement.

The administrator should demonstrate:

• Leadership in advocating for library media staff, facilities, collection, equipment and staff development opportunities.
• Support for library media services that provide learning opportunities and curriculum support for all students.
• Promotion of library information programs.

Eligibility: 

Administrators who beneficially impact school libraries at any level.  Nominations may be made by building or district level school librarians.

To nominate an administrator please submit:

• Name of administrator
• Job title of administrator
• District name and address
• A brief narrative that explains how the administrator has contributed to the advancement of the library program in your school or district.