Cayuse Prairie administrator selected as superintendent of the year for Northwest Montana

Cayuse Prairie Faculty Superintendent and Principal Amy Piazzola has been chosen by her friends because the 2021-22 Superintendent of the Yr for the Northwest Montana area.

“I really feel very humbled by it as a result of I do know the good work that everyone does within the valley and past in Northwest Montana,” Piazzola mentioned.

The excellence was awarded by the Northwest Montana Affiliation of Faculty Superintendents. This area covers Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders County. She was chosen for the award based mostly on her management for studying, communication, professionalism and neighborhood involvement.

Piazzola has been on the helm of Cayuse Prairie since 2012.

“I like my work at Cayuse Prairie Faculty. I’ve a tremendous employees that really care about college students and that’s what’s most necessary,” Piazzola mentioned.

The college, which serves about 290 college students in grades kindergarten by means of eighth Okay-8, is a part of a tight-knit neighborhood.

“The Cayuse neighborhood is exclusive in that we’re like one massive household. We help, watch over, and assist one another in any approach we are able to. I really feel so lucky and blessed to be charged with being the academic chief of this neighborhood,” she mentioned. “It takes a village to boost a toddler and I am glad I’ve the Cayuse academics, employees and neighborhood supporting one another on this endeavor.”

Piazzola holds a bachelor of science in elementary schooling from the College of Montana Western and a grasp’s diploma in instructional management from Rocky Mountain School. In Might 2017, she was inducted into the College of Montana Western’s Training Corridor of Fame for instructing, service, management and innovation.

PIAZZOLA BEGAN started her profession in schooling as a fifth-grade trainer in Nevada from 1993 to 2000. She returned to Montana to show in Noxon Public Faculties from 2000 to 2012.

Saying she’s been drawn to management roles since she was youthful and when Piazzola bought into schooling knew she might serve in that capability as an administrator.

“I felt impressed. In 2010, I actually began to consider it. What are my choices; what am I going to do; and the way am I going to do it,” she mentioned, when her pal graduated with a grasp’s in instructional management from Rocky Mountain.

“It appeared to be one of the best hands-on expertise,” she mentioned, and after enrolling, “I beloved each minute of it.”

Serving in a twin function as each administrator and principal comes with a wide range of obligations.

“It is a job I take very critically and one I pour my coronary heart and soul into,” she mentioned.

As a regional superintendent of the 12 months, Piazzola will probably be thought of for the state superintendent of the 12 months distinction.

Evergreen Faculty District Superintendent Laurie Barron, who was the 2020-21 Montana Superintendent of the Yr and serves as president of the Northwest Montana Affiliation of Faculty Superintendent, mentioned Piazzola is “a positive consultant of the good work taking place in faculties throughout northwest Montana.”

“She continues to offer skilled, educated, considerate, constant, and sort management not solely in her district however in our area as nicely,” Barron mentioned. “I’m honored to name Amy my colleague and pal and grateful to see her honored for her continued dedication to serving employees and college students.”

Reporter Hilary Matheson could also be reached at 406-758-4431 or hmatheson@dailyinterlake.com.