Gibraltar Elementary School Principal Lauren Ward was named one of the top principals in the state last week, as one of 17 recipients of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Principal Leadership Award.
The award honors school principals who demonstrate strong leadership and dedication to education.
Ward was one of four principals in CESA 7 to be recognized, joining West De Pere High School’s Russ Gerke, Chilton Area Catholic School’s Samantha Meyers and Cedar Grove-Belgium Elementary’s Jeff Kondrakiewicz.
Ward took on the role of Gibraltar Elementary School principal in 2022 and has been integral in connecting district families with quality 4K education by partnering with the Northern Door Children’s Center, The Ridges Sanctuary and others.
Gibraltar Superintendent Brett Stousland says Ward is a deserving recipient.
Ward and the district each earned $6,000 grants for being finalists, and she could be named the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation State Principal of the Year in the coming months.
As part of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation’s awards, 100 teachers are also selected for their own honors.
