Meade River School Principal named Region I Principal of The Year

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Meade River School Principal Brian Schaffer has been named Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Region I Principal of the Year. Meade River School is in the North Slope Borough School District, where he has served for 3 years. 

AASSP sponsors regional and statewide Principal of The Year recognition awards to honor the educational leaders who play such a pivotal role in student success. They may be nominated by anyone – students, staff, parents, district office staff or principal peers - with awards finalized by AASSP members in their region. Regional Principals of The Year are eligible to be in the running for the statewide Alaska Principal of The Year.

David Vadiveloo, Superintendent of the North Slope Borough School District, said, "Principal Schaffer is a vocal advocate for the culturally responsive pedagogy and mission of our District and leads the Meade River School in Atqasuk with authentic community engagement." Superintendent Vadiveloo added, "Mr. Schaffer's inclusive leadership style is also demonstrated by the involvement of certified and classified staff in the development of systems of support to address the needs of the whole child.

Zina Robinson, colleague and Principal of Trapper School, shared that Principal Schaffer is a collaborative leader. "Mr. Schaffer has created a supportive, innovative and inviting environment for the entire Meade River community."

Superintendent Vadiveloo shared that the whole community is celebrating Mr. Schaffer's honor saying, "The North Slope Borough School District is proud to congratulate Principal Brian Schaffer as Region I Principal of the Year.

Rick Dormer, AASSP President, said, "Our Alaska Regional Principals of the Year are hard-working leaders who have made purposeful, positive impacts on the lives of students, staff and the communities in which they work." 

Dormer congratulates the 2025 AASSP Regional Principals of the Year saying, "I'm proud to be colleagues with these exceptional leaders. Thank you for serving our schools in such an excellent manner."