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Growing Food, Growing Impact: Shorewood High School Associate

Clark Street Community School Principal Amanda Jamerson

Students Help Fight Food Insecurity Receives National Honor

Shorewood High School Associ-
ate Principal Amanda Jamerson has been
named the 2026 National High School
Assistant Principal of the Year, an honor
presented by the National Association of
Secondary School Principals (NASSP) at
the organization’s annual National Educa-
tion Leadership Awards (NELA) event.
Jamerson was one of three high school
finalists nationwide, chosen from among
state award recipients across the country.
The National Assistant Principal of the
Year award celebrates exceptional school
leaders whose impact extends far beyond
their school buildings. The distinction high-
lights assistant principals who demonstrate
visionary leadership, student-centered inno-
vation, and an unwavering commitment to
excellence in education.
Wisconsin High School Associate
Principal of the Year
Earlier in the 25–26 school year, the and strengthened collaborative leadership
Olivia Vernon around agriculture, sustainability, and envi- Association of Wisconsin School Admin- among staff.
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District ronmental science. istrators recognized Amanda Jamerson as “Amanda Jamerson exemplifies the
Clark Street Community School students “Students are not just completing its 2026 Wisconsin High School Associate leadership, compassion, and innovation
that define Wisconsin’s most outstanding
are making a meaningful impact beyond the assignments. They are solving problems, Principal of the Year. She went on to rep- assistant principals,” said AWSA Executive
classroom by growing and donating fresh building systems, growing food, and contrib- resent Wisconsin at the National Assistant Director Jim Lynch. “She empowers stu-
produce to support local families experienc- uting to something bigger than themselves,” Principal of the year Celebration in Wash- dents and staff at Shorewood High School
ing food insecurity. Through the school’s Cohen said. “It has also been exciting to see ington, D.C., this spring. to thrive, and we are honored to recognize
Garden Lab seminar, students cultivated students who may not always thrive in tra- As associate principal at Shorewood her as our 2026 High School Associate Prin-
nearly 15 pounds of fresh lettuce, kale, and ditional classroom settings become highly High School, Jamerson has served as a cipal of the Year.”
basil, which they donated to Madison Area engaged through hands-on work, teamwork, strong leader in cultivating a restorative, During her tenure as associate princi-
Food Pantry Gardens (MAFPG) on May 21, and authentic responsibilities.” equitable, and innovative school culture pal, Jamerson helped design and implement
to distribute to families in need. Students work in teams on projects that prioritizes the wellbeing and success a Restorative Actions Framework that
The Garden Lab seminar, led by teacher including restoring a hoop house funded of every student and staff member. She has reduced office discipline referrals by 69
Ross Cohen, gives students the opportunity also led initiatives that have transformed the
to engage in project-based learning centered Continued on Page 4 school climate, improved student outcomes, Continued on Page 18

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