Friday, 04 April 2014 09:56
Dr. Barbara Messier Named CASDA Principal of the Year
Dr. Barbara Messier, principal of Lake Avenue Elementary School, has been selected as a CASDA (Capital Area School Development Association) Principal of the Year. Dr. Messier will be honored at the CASDA annual awards dinner on April 24, 2014.
Dr. Messier was nominated by her PTA who noted her strong leadership of Lake Avenue Elementary School. Under her
leadership, the school was nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School for high student achievement and reflection of national values in
education. Teachers and staff
at Lake Avenue Elementary appreciate Dr. Messier’s commitment to whole-child development of
students and her commitment to personal engagement with
the students.
Parent engagement is another factor in Dr. Messier’s success. Her attendance at monthly PTA meetings and willingness to work with parents to encourage learning is reflective of an empowered community around Lake Avenue Elementary School.
