Mike Duncan Named Elementary Principal of the Year by Horace Mann

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Nebo School District's Mike Duncan, principal at Cherry Creek Elementary, was honored during the Nebo School District's prinicpoal meeting as the Elementary Principal of the Year by Craig Harvey with Horace Mann. This is the first annual Crystal Owl award given.

Those that nominated Mike stated the following:

"Mike has done an excellent job implementing the Leader in Me program at his school and working to improve educational opportunities at a highly impacted Title 1 school. He is delightful to work with and has been a great resource to me as a new principal. I know I can always call him and he will be more than willing to help with anything I need." 

"Mike cares about students, teachers, and parents. Works hard to make them all feel special and appreciated." 

"Mike is a great mentor! He is one that I have been able to go to with all my silly new principal questions and he is able to answer them and not make me feel dumb for asking them. He is always very positive. He is always seeking best practices and is great to share those ideas with others." 

"Mike is a natural leader. He knows how to bring an organization together with a common vision. He understands people, he is a strong and kind leader. He leads by example. He is always willing to do the work alongside of his staff. He has high expectations of students, and staff." 

"Mike is a principal that is truly an instructional leader who cares about his students and staff. He is constantly striving to improve himself and those around him." 

"Mike is always on the cutting edge of great things at his school. He has transformed Cherry Creek into a successful school of academics and leadership. He is a go-getter and networks with all elementary principals in best practices." 

Mike is an all around amazing principal. He is an instructional leader, but has also made the culture at Cherry Creek a positive one. He believes in his teachers and his students. His love for all of them is evident in all he does. Mike is an exceptional leader and deserves to be recognized! 

"Mike is a very involved administrator. He has worked hard to implement The Leader In Me program at his school. They have been very successful. He is constantly working to help his teachers improve their craft and to help his students find as much success as possible." 

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