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New Hampshire State Board of Education Proposed Changes to Standards

Did you know that New Hampshire’s commissioner of education‘s proposed revisions to the 306 rules (which define the minimum standards for public education) would significantly impact our students’ access to an equitable education in our state?!

We encourage you to PLEASE preview the following video for more detailed information.

NHASP strives to support a viable, equitable and thriving public education system in NH!

Please reach out to your local legislators to encourage them to vote in opposition of the proposed 306 rules!

2024 Women Educators in Leadership Symposium

NHASP and WELL celebrated another successful year hosting the Annual Women Educators Leading Learning Symposium at the Common Man Inn and Spa, in Plymouth, NH. This power-packed agenda layered with rigorous professional learning and networking opportunities resulted in another “sold out” event.
Looking forward to next year!

Interactive murals in the Hall of Femme
Breakout session of differentiating the urgent from the important in the workplace
Celebrating women change agents in NH. Kimberly Rizzo-Saunders, NH Superintendent of the Year
Robin Melone, speaker :Negotiations
Eugene Newsome: NHASP partner and sponsor with Franklin Covey
Desiree Cocroft: Keynote speaker
Kurt Meader (speaker), Kendra Bostick (speaker and co-founder of Kilori), Ron Pedro (sponsor, SNHU)
Bedford School District represents!
Ann Marie Anderson, Keynote with Anna Parrill, Assistant Principal at Clark Wilkins, in Amherst
Bridey Bellemare, Executive Director, NHASP, Desiree Cocroft, keynote speaker, Anna Parrill, Assistant Principal at Clark Wilkins, in Amherst
Eugene Newsome, NHASP partner rep, Franklin Covey
Celebrating women change agents in NH. Asst. superintendent, Christine Downing leading the 306 charge in the 603!
Asst. Superintendent, Christine Downing and Superintendent, Sydney Leggett (also the co-founder of WELL)
Superintendent, Sydney Leggett, Superintendent, Meredith Nadeau, and Superintendent, Kimberly Rizzo-Saunders, NH’s Superintendent of the Year
Speaker, Kurt Meader…the importance of male role models in elementary schools.
Keynote speaker, Desiree Cocroft (Franklin Covey)
Speaker, Christina Strunk with EdElements
Hall of Femme!!!
Stoke Quotes!
Take a stoke quote, or leave one for a colleague
Courtney Flanders, speaker with EdElements
Kendra Bostick, speaker on the effects of workism and mental health
Keynote, ESPN, sportscaster and Emmy Award winning journalist, Ann Marie Anderson.
Guided meditation with attendees
Guided meditation with attendees
Guided meditation with attendees

New Hampshire Elementary Principal of the Year for 2024-25, Becky Wing

Press Release

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the NH Delegation for meeting with us today. Today’s meetings on Capitol Hill were the culminating event of a 4-day National School Leaders Advocacy Conference hosted by NAESP and NASSP.

We are grateful for the delegation’s ongoing support of public education at both the national and state levels and for their continued advocacy of federal policies that benefit students, educators and leaders in our state.

Jeff Drouin, Principal of Boscawen Elementary School and NAESP state Rep, Dave Levesque, Principal of Franklin High School and NHASP President, Bridey Bellemare, Executive Director, NHASP, and Bill Mc Gowen, Principal of Winnacunnet High School, NHSASP Treasurer, and NASSP State Rep.
Visit with Congressman Pappas
Bill McGowan, Treasurer and state rep for secondary leaders, Dave Levesque, President, Jeff Drouin, state rep for elementary leaders.
Outside of Congressman Pappas’s office in the House of Representatives
Riding the underground train from the House of Representatives to the Senate
Meeting with Senator Hassan’s staffer, Megan
Bill passed on the floor past while we were in the Senate today to ban TikTok.
Meeting with Senator Shaheen’s lead Education Policy staffer, Erica and intern
Meeting with Congresswoman, Annie, Kuster’s staffer, Tamar
Outside Congresswoman Kuster’s office
Standing on the steps of the Capitol Building

Day Three of the National Advocacy Conference, in Washington, DC

NH Represents!!

Off to Capitol Hill to meet with our national delegation!

Explains the future of technology advancements, infrastructures and leveraging AI in the years to come

Dr. Earl Franks, Executive Director, NAESP, Secretary Of Education, Miguel Cardona, and Ronn Nozoe, CEO, NASSP

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in Washington, D.C.

Honored and thankful to @seccardona for jointing us at the National School Leaders Advocacy Conference, providing impactful insights and constant support for our principals!

“Results, not rhetoric.”

Great day with emerging leaders; their optimism is contagious and I’m excited about their potential!

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The administrative team at Goffstown High School hosted a productive meeting for the statewide assistant principal cohort, focusing on alternatives to traditional discipline and effective supervision and evaluation techniques.

Additionally, conversations focused around intervention and supports, culture and climate and shifts in educational pedagogy. We look forward to continuing our work with this cohort of leaders!

It is my distinct pleasure to announce that your Assistant Principal, Ms. Andrea Castaldo, has been selected, by our organization, as New Hampshire’s Assistant Principal of the Year for 2024-25.
During a recent school visit, members of the selection committee met with parents and community members. Ms. Castaldo was commended for her exceptional communication and listening skills, her partnership with families, and her objective, supportive, and empathic approach when engaging with students and families. Educators at KRMS stated that Ms. Castaldo is “fearless” when it comes to navigating difficult conversations…yet she approaches each situation ethically, with compassion and kindness. They shared that they truly appreciate her inspiring “boots on the ground” mindset. She really “walks the walk” and willingly and enthusiastically works alongside her staff, in partnership and in collaboration, when designing and implementing school-wide initiatives. One veteran staff member attested to Andrea’s unwavering commitment to the staff in her school, stating that “she motivates, educates, and inspires us to be better. She values her relationships with her staff making them feel valued and respected, which really sets her apart.” Students shared that they find Ms. Castaldo to be accessible, kind, and upbeat in nature. One student shared, “she is so trustworthy that I would willingly share all my passwords with her.” Others shared that “Ms. Castaldo makes learning fun…she creates a fun learning environment and I feel safe coming to school,” and “I know she will be there for me when I need help solving a problem.”
Members of the building and systems level team emphasized that Ms. Castaldo is highly regarded as an equal member of both building and district administrative teams. Mr. Paterson shared that he values and respects his partnership with Ms. Castaldo. “I view Andrea more of a co-principal than an assistant. She is highly regarded and extremely competent when it comes to instruction and assessment and in understanding the most current pedagogy. Her leadership and oversight of major initiatives, such as MTSS-B and Competency Based grading have directly impacted our school culture.” Superintendent Winfried Feneberg shared that, “Andrea’s optimism shines through, making her not only a competent administrator, but a highly respected leader in the district. She possesses the ability and capacity to go far in this profession…and when she’s ready for more opportunities, they will be waiting for her.” As this year’s NH Assistant Principal of the Year, Ms. Castaldo will be invited to attend the National Association of Secondary School Principal’s Conference (NASSP), to be held in July 2024, where she will have the opportunity to engage with school leaders from across the country, gain unique recognition before a national audience, and benefit from complete access to premier professional learning offerings. Ms. Castaldo will also receive recognition at this year’s NH EDies Awards ceremony and at NHASP’s Annual Leadership Academy, scheduled in June 2024.
It is evident that Ms. Castaldo has positively impacted the KRMS community and takes great pride in celebrating the growth and achievements of the school. We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Castaldo’s well-deserved recognition as Assistant Principal of the Year.

Sincerely,
Bridey Bellemare,
Executive Director, NHASP

December 13th, 2023

Dear Middle School Colleagues,

The NHASP Middle Leaders Network hosted our first in-person meeting today at Kearsarge Regional Middle School (KRMS). This session provided us the opportunity to connect, relax, share ideas and problem-solve some current challenges we are dealing with in the field. It was a great opportunity to continue to strengthen and build connections within the New Hampshire middle leaders community.

Those in attendance heard from Kearsarge Regional Middle School Technology Integrator, Laurie Prewandowski and Librarian, Maureen McGinty about their STEM initiatives. KRMS students piloted drones through two different courses and demonstrated some Makey Makey circuitry from a music class. Most of the training and resources were funded through various grant opportunities. Information can be found below.

We are excited to try and schedule more in-person opportunities for us to visit one another’s schools, learn from each other, and celebrate all the positive things happening in our school communities.

Sincerely,

Steve Paterson, Principal-Kearsarge Regional Middle School, N. Sutton

Matthew Barry, Principal-Woodbury School, Salem

Today was a powerful day for lifting up the voices of New Hampshire’s students!

Almost 200 students from across the state gathered today to view a screening of the documentary, Anxious Nation.

This powerfully, impactful film focuses on the ways in which anxiety and mental health disorders are impacting today’s youth.

After watching the film, students worked in teams to craft images reflecting their take-aways from the film.

Lastly, each school proposed initiatives, practices, and activities which they felt would help improve school climate and reduce student stressors.

Students in attendance will return to their respective schools to share their experiences and ideas with their peers and other trusted adults.

Students were also able to engage with Joey, the on-site therapy dog who works in the Amherst School District, throughout the event.

We would like to thank John Vaccarezza Principal of Timberlane High School, and his outstanding staff and leadership team, for hosting our state-wide high school leader’s monthly meeting this morning.

We were treated to an amazing breakfast then learned about the school’s Life of an Owl Student Leadership Program.

School Leaders in attendance were able to collaborate on timely topics related to student safety, curriculum and staffing needs.

A great morning working with and learning from our colleagues in this very powerful think tank of thought-partners.

Thank you TRHS! Go Owls!!

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Great day to be a member of NHASP at the Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference

Special thanks to the Manchester School District and the Manchester School of Technology for hosting NHASPs Legislative Breakfast this morning. Talented students from MSTs culinary department prepared a delicious breakfast buffet for all of us!

Additionally, we would like to thank Representative M. Hall for engaging us in meaningful constructive dialogue regarding policy issues impacting public education.

Lakes Region Community College hosted members of the NH Association of School Principals on November 14th. Local administrators met with LRCC leadership to learn more about programs the school has to offer. NHASP has been leading the way across the state by connecting with principals and industry leaders.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

Special thanks to Mike Perez, Principal, at Pinkerton Academy, and his amazing team of Associate Deans for hosting me at their school today.

Once I was officially checked in, I was welcomed outside the office by Julia and Linda, who transported me to my meeting location while providing me with some historical context of the buildings we passed along the way to my destination.

I enjoyed the opportunity to join the ADs PLC team meeting then take a tour of the campus with Principal, Perez.

It was a privilege to also have had the opportunity to meet and greet several staff members and students in the CTE building and in other buildings throughout the campus.

We spent some time with Eric, PAs full time School Marshall discussing safety protocols and the ways in which the broader leadership team is leveraging the use of innovative technologies to keep students and staff safe.

It was a wonderful visit. I learned so much about the Astros’ culture, the leadership team’s future aspirations and it just felt great to be with students!

Thank you to the staff at PA for all the ways in which they continue to show up in service of students and the school community!

NHASP and NHASEA are pleased to partner again this year to support educators and school leaders working towards various stages of MTSS-B implementation.

During the first day of this year-long training, teams worked collaboratively to: Assess Barriers to Practice, apply a problem-solving framework to one of those problems/gaps, and develop actionable outcomes to address those problems/gaps. Teams leveraged this data to begin planning for site-based implementation readiness.

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Press Release

Mr. Michael Perez, has been selected by NHASP, as New Hampshire’s Assistant Principal of the Year for 2023-24.

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Symposium of Women Educational Leaders

NHASP 2022-2023 Conference Series

We’re grateful for our clients, colleagues, family and friends this holiday season. From all
of us at Horace Mann and the New Hampshire Association of School Principals, we wish you peace,
connection and joy in the year to come.
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Welcome and thank you for your interest in learning more about our organization.

NHASP is a non profit membership-driven organization that supports school leaders across all stages of their careers.

We invite you to view the following public service announcement to learn more about our organization.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

We invite you to bring your district team to join us for this 3-day highly interactive leadership training facilitated by coaching, leadership and management expert Michael Swenson. Michael is a long-standing professor at Cornell University and consultant at Franklin Covey.

We expect this event to sell out, so make sure you save your seat TODAY to get on the list for what is sure to be an extremely valuable and rewarding professional development experience!

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