Moorhead High assistant principal named Minnesota Assistant Principal of the Year
March 29, 2017
Angela Doll, Moorhead High School assistant principal, has been named Minnesota Assistant Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). The State and National Assistant Principal of the Year program recognizes outstanding middle level and high school assistant principals who have demonstrated success in leadership, curriculum and personalization.
“Angela is a very deserving recipient of the MASSP Assistant Principal of the Year Award,” said Dave Lawrence, principal at Moorhead High School. “She leads by example and is an extremely hard worker who is always trying to improve as an administrator and make Moorhead High a better school.”
“I’m honored and humbled to have been chosen for this award by colleagues around Minnesota who I admire and respect,” Doll said. “Each day I get to work with and learn from the most amazing people who are dedicated to making a difference for students.”
Doll has been an assistant principal at Moorhead High School since the 2013-14 school year. Prior to that she worked as the district’s Learner Support Services program manager for grades 6-12 for three years.
As an assistant principal, Doll continues to work on improving the school’s learning environment.
A critical initiative that Doll helped lead involved students with poor attendance. By focusing on creating an environment where students felt safe and respected and strengthening relationships with these at-risk learners, Moorhead High School reduced time lost to suspensions. It is not surprising that staff members consider Doll’s ability to bond with at-risk students as one of her strengths.
“Relationships between staff members are a wonderful example for students,” Doll said. “Relationships, especially in professional learning communities, have helped staff to focus not just on teaching, but also on evaluating student learning.”
Programs have been modified to better meet learners’ needs, including the use of 7 Mindsets, a program that Doll has presented to colleagues at MASSP conferences. Doll also has been involved in the creation and implementation of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program.
“While the program is focused on strengthening learning for students with college aspirations, teaching strategies inherent in the program have exposed teachers to strategies that have impacted learners outside of the AVID program,” Doll said. “Many staff members have shared how AVID ideas have positively impacted professional development across the building.”
As Minnesota Assistant Principal of the Year, Doll was recognized at the MASSP conference in January, and she will accept her award at the summer conference in June. She also was one of the candidates for the National Assistant Principal of the Year.
“The students, faculty and staff at Moorhead High School inspire me every day,” Doll said. “I am proud to be one of their leaders.”
According to Lawrence, Doll always makes decisions based on what is best for students.
“Moorhead High is fortunate to have her,” he said.
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