Announcing the 2021/22 Elementary Principal of the Year

We are pleased to announce that Melissa Suarez, Principal at Mt. Caesar, has been selected by the New Hampshire Association of School Principals (NHASP) as the 2021/22 Elementary Principal of the Year!

Members of the selection committee stated, “Missy’s dedication to excellence was apparent through the conversations we had with all community stakeholders. Through the collective voice of students, staff, parents, and Superintendent, it was glaringly evident that Missy always does what is best for her school. She fosters these working relationships through shared leadership as well as through open, honest, and transparent communication. The individuals we interviewed spoke very highly of her communication style both as one who is speaking and one who is listening. She clearly holds herself to a very high standard, and as a result, her staff and students want to do well by her.”

Missy’s students shared that “Mrs. Suarez helps us a lot…she loves this school and she loves all our hearts. She rules the school so well and if you are blue, she says, “are you ok?” She teaches us lots of new words that we talk about like kindness, honesty, patience, and how to relax with your family.” Missy’s staff shared that “She is an amazing person and administrator. If every school in the state had a ‘Missy’ well…we’d have a pretty amazing state! We respect that she holds high expectations for herself, which makes you want to do your best. She has a nice way of sharing positive feedback, as well as ways you can improve…she does this with the kids too.”

Congratulations, Missy! We are proud to have you representing the best of school leadership in the state of New Hampshire.