Congratulations, Amy Skirvin, Principal of Waldport Middle and High! Lincoln County School District is proud of your achievement!
This is a share of a statewide release from the COALITION OF OREGON SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
707 13TH STREET SE, SUITE 100, SALEM, OREGON 97301
TELEPHONE (503) 581-3141
FAX (503) 581 9840
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2021
Contacts:
Craig Hawkins, Executive Director – COSA, (503) 581-3141, craig@cosa.k12.or.us
Majalise Tolan, President – OASSA, majalise.tolan@lincoln.k12.or.us
Lincoln County administrator selected 2021 Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year
SALEM, Ore. – Amy Skirvin, Principal of Waldport Middle/High School in the Lincoln County School District, has been named the Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year. Skirvin was selected by her peers in the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA).
Skirvin is completing her third year as principal at Waldport. During her tenure, the school has increased student participation in CTE, dual-credit, early college and Advanced Placement courses. She built partnerships to bring back middle school sports. Skirvin has also focused on creating a warm, welcoming and safe school environment by bringing an anti-bullying campaign to the school, utilizing a trauma-informed decision-making lens, and leading a “Fostering Resilient Learners” book study.
During this COVID-19-impacted year, Skirvin has effectively led Waldport stakeholders. She engaged staff and families in developing the school’s distance learning, hybrid and in-person approaches to education. She led her staff through “Distance Learning Playbook for Teachers” training. She held weekly online meetings to lead parents through “Distance Learning Playbook for Parents” book study. Skirvin utilized these “playbook” sessions to provide a shared focus on instruction and learning for staff and parents.
“I could not be more proud of Amy Skirvin for her many accomplishments as principal of Waldport Middle School/High School,” said Lincoln County School District Superintendent Dr. Karen Gray. “Amy has demonstrated tremendous leadership and compassion in a time of challenge and sorrow. She has worked diligently and effectively the last three years to create a space for genuine trusting relationships, academic rigor and collaborative community for her school and in her area. Along with her excellent Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Steve Cooper, Waldport MS/HS has grown and developed into a great place for kids, families and staff.”
“It is a great pleasure to honor Amy Skirvin with the Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year award,” said Majalise Tolan, OASSA President. “Leading a 7th-12th grade building can be challenging with a wide range of needs, but Amy has exemplified being a caring and committed leader, advocating for all of her students and community.”
Skirvin will be honored at the annual COSA Seaside Conference in June and at the Statewide Principals Conference in October. She will also be honored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
About COSA and OASSA
The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) serves and represents more than 2,500 school administrators, managers and executives. COSA was founded in 1974 to give Oregon’s education leaders a united voice in helping to shape public policy, advocate for schools and speak on behalf of students. In addition to advocacy, COSA supports and develops educational leaders with professional learning opportunities — including statewide conferences, regional seminars and workshops, and much more — and a number of exclusive member services. Areas of focus include school finance and legislative services. A member-driven umbrella organization, COSA is governed by an elected Board of Directors that represents the organization’s four Departments: the Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE), the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), the Oregon Elementary School Principals Association (OESPA) and the Oregon Association of Central Office Administrators (OACOA). For more information, visit www.cosa.k12.or.us.
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COALITION OF OREGON SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
707 13TH STREET SE, SUITE 100, SALEM, OREGON 97301
TELEPHONE (503) 581-3141
FAX (503) 581 9840
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2021
Contacts:
Craig Hawkins, Executive Director – COSA, (503) 581-3141, craig@cosa.k12.or.us
Majalise Tolan, President – OASSA, majalise.tolan@lincoln.k12.or.us
Administrador del condado de Lincoln seleccionado
2021 Director del año de la escuela secundaria de Oregon
SALEM, Ore. – Amy Skirvin, directora de Waldport Middle / High School en el distrito escolar del condado de Lincoln, ha sido nombrada directora del año de Oregon Middle School. Skirvin fue seleccionada por sus compañeros en la Asociación de Administradores de Escuelas Secundarias de Oregon (OASSA).
Skirvin está completando su tercer año como directora en Waldport. Durante su mandato, la escuela ha aumentado la participación de los estudiantes en los cursos CTE, de doble crédito, universidad temprana y de colocación avanzada. Ella construyó asociaciones para recuperar los deportes de la escuela secundaria. Skirvin también se ha enfocado en crear un ambiente escolar cálido, acogedor y seguro al llevar una campaña contra el bullying escolar, de ver una nueva manera de tomar decisiones y informarse sobre el trauma y liderar un estudio de libro “Fomento de estudiantes resilientes”.
Durante este año impactado por COVID-19, Skirvin ha liderado efectivamente a las partes interesadas de Waldport. Ella involucró al personal y las familias en el desarrollo de los enfoques educativos a distancia, híbridos y presenciales de la escuela. Ella dirigió a su personal a través de la capacitación “Libro de estrategias de aprendizaje a distancia para maestros”. Realizó reuniones semanales en línea para guiar a los padres a través del estudio del libro “Libro de estrategias de aprendizaje a distancia para padres”. Skirvin utilizó estas sesiones de “libro de jugadas” para proporcionar un enfoque compartido en la instrucción y el aprendizaje para el personal y los padres.
“No podría estar más orgullosa de Amy Skirvin por sus muchos logros como directora de la escuela secundaria / preparatoria Waldport”, dijo la Dra. Karen Gray, superintendente del distrito escolar del condado de Lincoln. “Amy ha demostrado un tremendo liderazgo y compasión en una época de desafíos y dolor. Ella ha trabajado con diligencia y eficacia los últimos tres años para crear un espacio para relaciones genuinas de confianza, rigor académico y comunidad colaborativa para su escuela y en su área. Junto con su excelente subdirector y director atlético Steve Cooper, Waldport MS / HS ha crecido y se ha convertido en un gran lugar para los niños, las familias y el personal ”.
“Es un gran placer honrar a Amy Skirvin con el premio al Director del Año de la Escuela secundaria de Oregon”, dijo Majalise Tolan, Presidenta de OASSA. “Liderar un edificio de los grados 7 al 12 puede ser un desafío con una amplia gama de necesidades, pero Amy ha ejemplificado ser una líder solidaria y comprometida, que aboga por todos sus estudiantes y la comunidad”.
Skirvin será honrada en la Conferencia Costera anual de COSA en junio y en la Conferencia de directores de todo el estado en octubre. También será honrada por la Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias (NASSP).
About COSA and OASSA
The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) serves and represents more than 2,500 school administrators, managers and executives. COSA was founded in 1974 to give Oregon’s education leaders a united voice in helping to shape public policy, advocate for schools and speak on behalf of students. In addition to advocacy, COSA supports and develops educational leaders with professional learning opportunities — including statewide conferences, regional seminars and workshops, and much more — and a number of exclusive member services. Areas of focus include school finance and legislative services. A member-driven umbrella organization, COSA is governed by an elected Board of Directors that represents the organization’s four Departments: the Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE), the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), the Oregon Elementary School Principals Association (OESPA) and the Oregon Association of Central Office Administrators (OACOA). For more information, visit www.cosa.k12.or.us.
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