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2022 WI Principals of the Year AWSA

Each year, AWSA asks teachers, the Year. by focussing on bringing a school racial and socio-economic backgrounds, her school. As a result, the school has made
parents, staff and administrators to nomi- community together around a shared vision with as many as 13 languages spoken at the notable improvements and has navigated the
nate principals for the award. The winners and employing thoughtful, research-proven school in any given year. many challenges of the pandemic in truly
are selected by a committee made up of efforts, Stephanie Filter is truly an outstand- One of Dr. Ebbe’s first steps upon thoughtful and effective ways. This honor is
representatives from AWSA, the Wisconsin ing educational leader,” said Jim Lynch, taking on the principal role was to engage certainly well deserved.”
Department of Public Instruction, the Wis- executive director of AWSA. “beyond the the school community into a conversation Prior to serving as principal of CHMS,
consin Association of School boards and the academic success of her students, Stepha- centered on the book, “Stamped: Racism, Dr. Ebbe was principal of Shorewood Hills
Wisconsin PTA. nie Filter has a track record of success in Antiracism, and You,” by Jason Reynolds Elementary School in MMSD. She began
The principal of the Year award recog- meeting the needs of all of her students, and Ibram x. Kendi. The school used grant her career in education as a high school
nizes school leaders who have helped drive including her most vulnerable students.” funds to purchase 750 copies of the book, science and math teacher.
student learning, foster instructional collab- before becoming principal of Madison and differentiated lessons were crafted for Courtesy of the Association of Wisconsin
oration and create safe and positive school Elementary in 2014, Filter served as a students and parents. Families shared that School Administrators
environments. Recipients are selected based Student Services Specialist and Dean of the book was transformative learning and
on their dedication to professional excel- Student/Social Worker in the School District students identified instances of racism they
lence, leadership skills and service to their of Janesville. experienced and voiced recognition of the
communities. “Stephanie has worked hard with her need to lift each other. Staff members articu- cherokee.madison.
team to deliver on our Janesville Promise lated how systemic racism has impacted k12.wi.us
2022 Elementary Principal of having every student known by name, teaching and learning.
strength, and need,” said Steven Pophal,
Dr. Ebbe’s leadership has resulted in a
of the Year Stephanie Filter Superintendent of the School District of school culture committed to antiracism and a
Janesville. “She will be the first to say it is a healthy, safe and engaged learning environ-
team effort, but her leadership has certainly ment.
helped the entire staff at Madison Elemen- “on behalf of AWSA, I am thrilled
tary School remain focused on doing what is to recognize Dr. Anuradha Ebbe with the
best for students.” Wisconsin Secondary Principal of the Year
Award,” said Jim Lynch, executive direc-
tor of AWSA. “During her time at Cherokee
madison.janesville. Heights, Dr. Ebbe has been willing to have
k12.wi.us difficult conversations with students, staff
and families that ultimately lead to a health-
ier, positive and more inclusive culture at

2022 Secondary Principal of
the Year Dr. Anuradha Ebbe
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The Association of Wisconsin School in education
Administrators has named Stephanie Filter
its 2022 Wisconsin Elementary Principal of
the Year. She was presented with the award
during a surprise ceremony on April 14th.
Filter, who has served as the principal Accredited education to advance your career.
of Madison Elementary in the School Dis- Programs and certificates ranging from the initial
trict of Janesville for the past eight years, is teaching licensure to a Doctorate in Educational
known as a collaborative leader who focuses
on bringing people together around shared Leadership. Our flexible online and hybrid
goals. over the years, Principal Filter and the programs are designed for working adults.
staff at Madison worked to identify efforts
that would lead to improved educational
outcomes by employing research-proven • Online, accelerated eight-week terms
programs and developing a positive culture. • Complete in 2 years
Filter attended Madison Elementary School The Association of Wisconsin School
as a child. Administrators has named Dr. Anuradha
A former social worker, Principal Filter Ebbe as its 2022 Wisconsin Secondary
worked with a team at Madison Elemen- Principal of the year. Dr. Ebbe has served css.edu/teacher
tary to collaboratively rewrite the school’s as principal of Cherokee Heights Middle
mission statement and ensure that students School in the Madison Metropolitan School
understand it. While students’ needs are District for the past two years. During that
ever-changing and the pandemic has intro- time, she has focused on viewing diversity
duced new challenges, Madison Elementary as a strength, implementing even disciplin-
School staff, under Principal Filter’s leader- ary practices and incorporating antiracist
ship, have developed a culture of positive practices into the school.
problem solving and an ongoing focus on CHMS is a Title I school that offers both
the school’s mission. an English Language Immersion program
“We are thrilled to name Stephanie and a Spanish dual language immersion
Filter as this year’s Elementary Principal of program. Its students come from diverse