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Duello's Laura Parn Named Exemplary New Principal
Laura Parn, Principal at Duello Elementary, has been named Exemplary New Principal by the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association. This is Parn’s second year as a principal at Duello. Previously, she served as an assistant principal in the WSD at Boone Trail Elementary and Green Tree Elementary and taught prior to that at Peine Ridge Elementary. Parn was named a Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund teacher in 2007 and, based on her classroom work at Peine Ridge, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2012.
“(Mrs. Parn) truly possesses all the qualities and characteristics that make a strong educational impact on students, parents, and staff,” said Duello Assistant Principal Dani Todd in her nomination letter. “She works hard to build relationships with staff and families and challenges them to high expectations. Her belief in them gives them the confidence to achieve their individualized goals, and her rapport with them invites participation and establishes an environment of openness. She is a leader who cries tears of happiness when talking about successes of the building and reflects on her own leadership when we do not meet goals. Her willingness to try new things encourages others in our building to make positive shifts in education. Mrs. Parn has a huge heart and she goes above and beyond to meet student, parent and faculty needs.”
The program honors outstanding elementary administrators who ensure that Missouri's children acquire a sound foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. By promoting excellent leadership, quality education and professional growth, these awards celebrate principals and exemplify their outstanding achievements as a school principal. Parn will be officially recognized at the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Leadership Conference in March.
The Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) is a statewide organization in Missouri that exists to serve the needs of elementary and middle school principals, assistant principals and those educators interested in becoming elementary or middle-level principals. MAESP is an affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).