News : Ryan Davis named Iowa Assistant Principal of the Year

Ryan Davis of VHSH has been named Iowa Assistant Principal of the Year.

Vinton-Shellsburg Principal Ryan Davis has been chosen Assistant Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.
Mr. Davis was nominated and then was selected from the nominees in the Grant Wood Area to represent the AEA at the state level. Yesterday, he was notified that he won the statewide distinction.
Mr. Davis has been a part of the district for six years. Besides his duties at the high school, he has strengthened the at-risk program and been instrumental in the development of our alternative high school program.
We are fortunate to have him as a part of the district. Mr. Davis will now complete the application to be considered for national recognition. Please congratulate him when you see him or send him a quick note.

To be considered for this award, assistant principals must meet the following critieria:

There should be evidence of outstanding contributions to the well being of the educational community including:

• Ways in which curriculum, staff morale, community support, student interest, and the learning environment have benefited from this individual’s leadership.
• Ways in which the individual provides creative leadership in inspiring and motivating teachers and others to achieve and contribute to the school environment.

The individual should show a strong commitment to the principalship by active participation in professional activities.

There should be evidence that the principal is respected by his/her students, colleagues, and the community at large.

The individual should show strong educational leadership and assistance in operating orderly and purposeful schools, having set high expectations for school staff and students.