Rural Principal of the Year

Recognizing outstanding principals in WiRSA member school districts.

The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a principal who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

To be nominated, you must be a principal at any level in a WiRSA member school district.

Award winners will be selected by the WiRSA Board of Directors Executive Committee. The deadline is September 1, 2024

2023 Rural Principal of the Year Award

Shari Hougan - Riverdale
Presented by: Paul Fischer - WiRSA Board Member / CESA 4 Administrator


2022 Rural Principal of the Year Award

Tonya Kriag / Maple School District

Tonya Krieg / Maple School District