Principals
![John Lassiter being awarded the northeast regional principal of the year.](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/08/Discover-Why-Extraordinary-Educators-Prepare-Here-9.png)
John Lassiter ’09 Named 2022-2023 Wells Fargo Northeast Regional Principal of the Year
![Mary Taylor](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/03/Untitled-design-1-1.png)
Mary Taylor ’06MSA Honored as 2022-2023 Wake County Public School System Assistant Principal of the Year
![Patrick Holmes '12MSA standing with Person County Schools leadership.](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/10/Untitled-design-73.png)
Patrick Holmes ’12MSA Named 2022-2023 Person County Schools Principal of the Year
![NC State College of Education Professor Lance Fusarelli discusses how principals can provide effective leadership during difficult times.](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/11/fusarelli-screengrab.png)
How Can School Principals Provide Effective Leadership During Difficult Times? By Practicing the ‘Three C’s,’ Says Professor Lance Fusarelli
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Nash County Public Schools 2021-2022 Principal of the Year Timothy Mudd ’13MSA Recognized for Success in Creating Opportunities for Students
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Focus on Mentorship Leads to Laura Wilson-Wadsworth ’18MSA Being Named Franklin County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year
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‘My Purpose in Life is To Help Others Achieve their Highest Potentials and the Education Field Allows Me to Do That Daily,’ Says Granville County Principal of the Year Courtney Currin ’12MSA
![Leo Nieves](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/Award-Winning-Alumni-Photo-and-graphic-Leo.jpg)
Nash County Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year Leo Nieves ‘18MSA: ‘It is My Goal to Help Make the Educational Experience for All Involved a Positive One’
![Megan Bain](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/Award-Winning-Alumni-Photo-and-graphic-Megan-Bain.jpg)
Nash County High School Assistant Principal of the Year Megan Bain ‘18MSA: ‘I Am Passionate About Supporting Teachers and Helping Students Pursue Their Own Pathway to Personal Success, Happiness and Productive Citizenship’
![Yolanda Wiggins](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/Award-Winning-Alumni-Photo-and-graphic-_-Yolanda-Wiggins.jpg)