Horace Mann and the Illinois Principals Association are pleased to announce that Kevin Shelton, Principal of Johnsburg High School, Johnsburg School District 12, has been named by the Illinois Principals Association as the 2012-2013 High School Principal of the Year.  The award recognizes high school principals who have demonstrated a positive impact on their students and learning community.  Criteria for the award include:

• Demonstrates positive impact on education and advocacy for children
• Ensures the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale
• Demonstrates creativity and imagination in brining 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 teachers and other 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.

We are proud as a District to share in Mr. Shelton's accomplishment, and hope the community will join the faculty, staff and students of Johnsburg School District 12 in congratulating him on his job well done.