Webb City High School principal named Exemplary New Principal of the Year

(From the Webb City R-7 School District)

Congratulations to Webb City High School Principal Josh Flora who has been awarded “Exemplary New Principal of the Year” (1-3 years in the profession) from the SW Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. 

The organization consists of more than 250 individual members representing more than 150 middle and high school administrators, organizations, and retirees in 26 SW Missouri counties. 

Individuals chosen for the award demonstrate the following criteria: 

· Serves as an active, full-time administrator at the time of district or state selection 

· Is a member of MoASSP (and NASSP for consideration at the national level) 

· Demonstrates a positive impact on education and advocacy for students 

· Ensures the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale 

· Demonstrates creativity and imagination in bringing about positive change 

· Willing to take risks to improve student learning 

· Moves actively to implement the goals and objectives of the school 

· Works collaboratively with staff to improve the educational program and student achievement · Anticipates emerging problems and acts effectively to resolve them 

· Involves the community in the life of the school and uses community resources for students 

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Flora on this well-deserved award and recognition.