Principal Eric Pederson of Paul Banks Elementary School in Homer has been designated as the Alaska National Distinguished Principal for 2020. The honor comes from the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals.
KPBSD Superintendent John O’Brien said: “I am so proud that one of our principals received this prestigious national honor when the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals selected Eric Pederson as the Alaska National Distinguished Principal for 2020! Congratulations to Eric and the entire Paul Banks Elementary School learning community—this recognition is so well deserved!”
Pederson was nominated and selected for this recognition by principals through a statewide search process conducted by the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals.
He discussed how he is looking forward to the 2021 school year: “Trust is so important. This school year we have had to rely on our parents and families like never before. Many of our schools were very successful when dealing with the remote learning mandate because our relationships we built with families was steeped in trust. I have always viewed the taxpayer as my ultimate boss. I would like everyone to know that we are diligently working to make sure we have an effective and safe environment for next school year.”
Pederson will travel to Washington DC in October for two days of activities planned to honor and bring recognition to the elementary administrators selected by their respective states.
