Administrator Award

Past Winners

2021 Administrator Award

 The Wisconsin Title One Association is proud to announce that Linda Bruun, the literacy specialist and curriculum director with the Reedsburg School District, has been awarded the Outstanding Administrator Award. 

One nominator stated, "Linda Bruun goes above and beyond her job description and wears an array of hats in order to help the greater good of literacy for both educators and students.  Her commitment to excellence is shared with her current school district and organizations she gives so freely to. Her passion and dedication to the Wisconsin Title 1 Association is nothing short of admirable."

Another nominator stated, "Linda does so many things to promote literacy that it is hard to list them all.  She is a part of Muirland Reading Council that helps to educate teachers and administrators on best practices regarding reading instruction. She does this through presenting and organizing presenters for this platform.  She is a part of WSRA where she once again promotes best practices and current research to educators across the state.  She is active in many organizations where reading is being discussed.  Linda Bruun is passionate about literacy instruction and makes certain she is in key organizations that will promote the literacy needs of not just Reedsburg students but those around the State."

The Wisconsin Title 1 Association, a group of Wisconsin educators committed to promoting and enhancing Title 1 programs throughout the state. is proud to honor Linda Bruun with the Outstanding Administrator Award. 

2020 Administrator Award

Tower Rock principal, Kelly Petrowski, has been awarded the Outstanding Administrator Award by the Wisconsin Title 1 Association. The award, given out annual, is to honor a Wisconsin administrator who demonstrates leadership in the Title 1 program in his or her school or district.

According to one nominator, "Ms. Petrowski goes above and beyond the basic elements required of a strong Title 1 school." Ms. Petrowski worked with a local church to raise funds to purchase books written in Spanish for school families.  She was instrumental in obtaining a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant that will support Tower Rock families with an after school program. 

Another nominator stated that Ms. Petrowski is a "front-line leader who is making a difference in the lives of students everyday.  Principal Petrowski holds students at the forefront of every decision and offers an inclusion community environment for all, while endlessly advocating for student's needs.

The Wisconsin Title 1 Association, a group of Wisconsin educators committed to promoting and enhancing Title 1 programs throughout the state. is proud to honor Kelly Petrowski with the Outstanding Administrator Award. 

2019 - No Nominations

2018 

2017 Administrator Award Recipient

On behalf of the Wisconsin Title I Association, we would like to congratulate Ms. Elizabeth Tierney Olson on receiving the Administrator Award for 2017.  Ms. Olson is an elementary principal with the Montello School District at Forest Lane Community School.  Her desire for increased student achievement and her support of Title I is evident in all she does for students, teachers and parents.

Ms. Olson was nominated for this award due to her leadership in addressing the education of those students who struggle academically.    She is a connected educator who uses a variety of professional connections, literature, and professional organizations to remain current with research, effective strategies , and issues in instruction, learning, leadership, assessment, and achievement.  One letter stated, “Ms. Olson exemplifies what it means to be an educational visionary. She sees clearly what is  possible with Title I students and has the ability to create systems that allow vision to become reality. A true practitioner,  she understands how cutting edge research can be implemented within a school to benefit Title I students.”  Another letter states, “Ms. Olson has created a culture here at Forest Lane Community School that ensures that educators provide a high-quality curriculum that ensures all students meet academic standards.”  

Please join us in honoring Ms. Elizabeth Olson at our breakfast meeting on April 7th.

2016 Administrator Award Recipient

On behalf of the Wisconsin Title I Association, we would like to congratulate Mr. Eric Nelson on receiving the Administrator Award for 2016.  Mr. Nelson has worked in the School District of Mishicot for 15 years where he began teaching as a sixth grade teacher before starting his administrative career in the district.  Mr. Nelson is currently Principal of O.H. Schultz Elementary School and the Director of Instruction for the district.  Eric and his staff are committed to leading the way and providing students with new endeavors and challenges that promote “21st Century Skills”.  

Mr. Nelson was nominated for this award due to his knowledge, advocacy and leadership of current practices and research in Title I programs.  His dedication and support of a Title I Program was evident by the testimony in letters of support written by colleagues and community members.    One letter stated, "Through Mr. Nelson's leadership, O.H. Schultz has maintained a top notch Title I Reading Program that reflects current research and innovative teaching methods."  As the school leader he demonstrates knowledge, support and leadership as a "true collaborator who values the purpose and mission of Title I programs." Mr. Nelson's passion, advocacy, and work as an instructional leader has created a program that other administrators aspire to replicate and teachers consider a privilege to be a part of.  

Please join us in honoring Mr. Eric Nelson at our breakfast meeting Friday, April 8th.