Oregon Middle Level Association
an affiliate of the Association of Middle Level Education
dedicated to the needs of young adolescents
The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has affiliated organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and internationally. Many of these organizations hold meetings and workshops and several produce publications and online content. Connecting through one or more of these organizations helps you stay connected to the middle level education community.
Congratulations to Cris Gwilliam, Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year
Cris Gwilliam, principal of St. Helens Middle School, in the St. Helen’s School district, is this year’s recipient of the Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year Award. Nominated for his outstanding leadership, collaboration, and innovation in leading St. Helens Middle School through significant transitions over the last year.
Gwilliam first joined the St. Helens School District staff as an assistant principal in 2013 and moved to a principal role at St. Helens Middle School in 2018. Since then, he has led a transition for St. Helens to become a comprehensive middle school for grades 6, 7, and 8 and has created a strong community among veteran staff, students, and the larger community.
Cris diligently creates a warm, inviting, safe, and secure school environment for each student. He is a collaborative and inclusive leader who has created an environment where every voice matters, and every idea counts.
Congratulations, Cris, on this well-deserved honor.