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Congratulations to all of our 2026 District Principal of the Year winners! We are proud to celebrate your leadership, dedication, and impact on your schools and communities.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s nomination process and for helping recognize outstanding school leaders across Indiana.

We look forward to announcing the state winners at the 2026 Fall Professionals Conference this November!

🎙️ New Episode Alert: IASP Leadership Podcast
We’re excited to share a powerful new episode featuring Kristen Peterson, IASP Assistant Principal Liaison, and Kris Warner, Assistant Principal at Sharon Elementary School and Newburg Elementary School.
In this conversation, Kris shares the impact of the Boys to Men Club and how intentional actions, strong relationships, and consistent leadership are shaping young boys into confident, capable young men. This is leadership in action and a great example of what it means to lead with purpose.
🎧 Listen here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/iasppodcast/Kris_KristenMAY26FINAL.mp3
This episode is a great reminder of the difference school leaders make every day across Indiana.
If this conversation speaks to you, consider taking the next step in your leadership journey through IASP:
👉 INALI (for new and newer leaders): https://iasp.org/inali-registration/
👉 IPLI (for experienced leaders): https://iasp.org/ipli-registration-form/
Thank you to Tiffany Dawn Robbins-Barrett for continuing to bring meaningful conversations like this to our members through the IASP Leadership Podcast.

🎧 New Episode Alert: IASP Leadership Podcast
What does it really feel like to step into school leadership for the first time?
In this special episode recorded live at our Aspiring Leaders Conference, three new administrators share honest, real-world insights on what it takes to move from the classroom into leadership. From building trust and navigating tough conversations to managing the day-to-day demands, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
🎙 Featuring:
Kathy Waldroth, Principal
Martina Garza, Principal
Dylan Warren, Assistant Principal
🎧 Listen here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/iasppodcast/New_Leader_Panel_2026FINAL.mp3
📖 Prefer to read? Access the transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EM753uWZrUFLpa4juy7fFI5E5v7YlmlD2doR4g6ceR8/edit?usp=sharing

🌟 Ready to take your next step in leadership?
➡️ Learn more about INALI (for new leaders):
https://iasp.org/principals/inali/
➡️ Explore IPLI (for experienced leaders):
https://iasp.org/

No matter where you are in your leadership journey, IASP is here to support you every step of the way.
Lead On, Indiana.

Home - IASP | Indiana Association of School Principals Our most popular administrative resource is back. This fillable calendar integrates the School Leader Paradigm directly into your workspace through monthly challenges and embedded SLP frameworks. It is designed to help you maintain a strategic focus on your growth while managing the daily complexiti...

IASP is excited to welcome Dave Strouse as our newest Assistant Executive Director this July!

Dave currently serves as Principal of Batesville Middle School and has been an IASP member for 18 years, as well as a dedicated member of the IASP Executive Committee. His leadership experience, commitment to educators, and passion for supporting school leaders make him a tremendous addition to our team.

We are excited for Dave to continue serving Indiana administrators in this new role. Welcome to IASP, Dave!

Celebrating Indiana leadership on a national stage 👏

Our 2025 State Principals and Assistant Principal of the Year were recognized at the National Educational Leadership Awards (NELA), hosted by National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Indiana is proud to honor:

Amy Boone, High School Principal of the Year
Thomas Hakim, Middle School Principal of the Year
Todd Reagan, Elementary Principal of the Year (not pictured)
Josiah Parker, Assistant Principal of the Year

Thank you for representing Indiana with excellence—your leadership is making a difference in schools across our state and beyond.

It’s Assistant Principals Week!

We’re celebrating the assistant principals who help lead, support, and strengthen school communities each day. Thank you for all you do for your students, staff, and schools.

How are you recognizing the assistant principals in your school this week?

Take the next step toward school leadership!

The 2026 IASP Aspiring Principals Conference is back! Two days of leadership growth, networking, and practical strategies. View the full agenda and conference overview on our webpage.

April 24–25 | Lawrence Township

Register → iasp.org/conferences/2026-aspiring-leaders-conference/

Know an aspiring leader? Share this opportunity!

f you’ve ever thought about stepping into school leadership, this is for you.

In our latest IASP Leadership Podcast, I had the opportunity to talk with Indiana’s Principals of the Year about what it really takes to move from the classroom into administration.

Their insights are honest, practical, and incredibly encouraging.

We also discuss the upcoming IASP Aspiring Leaders Conference (April 24–25 in Indianapolis)—a two-day experience designed to help educators explore leadership with clarity and confidence.

If you’re considering your next step, this is a great place to start. https://mailchi.mp/iasp/season-7-episode-251-with-the-2025-principals-of-the-year .TiffanyDawnBarrett

New IASP Leadership Podcast Episode – Your Next Step in Leadership Starts Here If leadership has been on your mind—even just a little—I want to personally invite you to take a step forward. AND, if you know of someone who you think might make a great leader, I encourage you to give them a little nudge with this podcast episode.

🎙 New Episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast!

Assistant principals and deans play a vital role in shaping the culture, systems, and learning within our schools—and leadership growth doesn’t happen alone.

In our newest episode, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett is joined by two incredible leaders and mentors in the IASP LEADing APs program:
⭐ Kyle Kaufman, Principal at Oak View Elementary
⭐ Chris Warner, Assistant Principal at Newburgh & Sharon Elementary

Together, they discuss how the LEADing APs program helps assistant principals and deans:

✔ Connect with leaders across Indiana
✔ Work through real problems of practice
✔ Grow within the School Leader Paradigm
✔ Strengthen their leadership through mentoring and collaboration

If you’re an assistant principal or dean looking to grow your leadership, this conversation is for you!

🎧 Listen to the episode here:
https://mailchi.mp/iasp/season-7-episode-250-with-kyle-coffman-and-kris-warner-discussing-the-leading-aps-program

What an incredible time at our Women’s (WE) Conference in February! ✨

We loved seeing so many leaders connect, learn, and support one another—and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

A special thank you to our inspiring keynote speakers, Tanisha (Tish) Thomas-Frederick and Kristen Campbell, for sharing their insight and energy with our attendees. They truly made the experience memorable.

We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year—stay tuned for more information! 🌸💗✨

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Why WE Matters

This week’s episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast is a special solo message from Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett, created just for women in education.

In “Why WE Matters,” Dr. Barrett shares the heart behind the WE Conference, why this experience was intentionally designed, and what makes it different from a traditional conference. This episode speaks to women who lead, support, encourage, and carry so much every day.

If you are a woman in education—or know one who could use encouragement, inspiration, and connection—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now: https://traffic.libsyn.com/iasppodcast/WE_ad.mp3

✨ WE Conference | February 24–25
📍 Ritz Charles, Carmel
🎟️ Registration is open now.

We would love to see you there. https://iasp.org/we-conference-registration/