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Michael Fedisson Named Pennsylvania ’ s 2024 Principal of the Year
Michael Fedisson , Principal of Bellefonte Area High School in the Bellefonte Area School District , was named Pennsylvania ’ s 2024 Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association . As a state winner in the National Association of Secondary School Principals ’ ( NASSP ) Principal of the Year Program , Mr . Fedisson is a candidate for the National Secondary Principal of the Year . He will be recognized for his achievement by both the PA Principals Association and NASSP .
According to Dr . Eric Eshbach , Executive Director , PA Principals Association , “ I am pleased with the selection of Michael Fedisson , an outstanding leader and principal , as Pennsylvania ’ s 2024 Principal of the Year . He was chosen for this honor by a committee of his peers for his leadership and extraordinary contributions to his school , his students , and his community . It is clear that Mr . Fedisson is a strong , collaborative leader who is committed to the success of everyone around him . We are extremely proud to have him represent the PA Principals Association and secondary principals across the Commonwealth .”
An educator for 21 years and an administrator for 13 years , Mr . Fedisson has been Bellefonte Area High School ’ s principal since 2017 . He began his career at Bellefonte Area School District as a seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher at Bellefonte Middle School ( 2003-2011 ); briefly served as the dean of students at Bellefonte Area High School ( 2011-2012 ); and served as vice principal at Bellefonte Area High School ( 2012-2017 ). In addition , he is a proud graduate of Bellefonte Area High School and a former student athlete .
Under Mr . Fedisson ’ s exemplary leadership , numerous programs and initiatives were developed and implemented in his school . He is proud of the strong courses and curriculum offered at the high school , such as their agriculture education program , “ Project Lead the Way Engineering Curriculum ,” and the recent addition of a “ Developing Future Educators ” course to address the teacher shortage and highlight education careers for students . His school focuses on career education through the School to Career Committee which has expanded career speaking , job shadowing , internship , and co-op opportunities for all students . “ In the past three years , we have brought in over 90 speakers to provide students with further opportunities to understand various aspects of careers and the world of work ,” he shared . As a result of this program , students have developed a career portfolio to highlight potential career choice , post-secondary training / work plan , and contributions through community service .
According to Tammie Burnaford , Superintendent , Bellefonte Area School District , “ Mr . Fedisson has done a wonderful job of instituting many student-centered initiatives within our high school . He also works very hard at investing in the overall pride that the students and staff have for being members of the Bellefonte Area School District . I am immensely proud of his achievements ; they are well deserved !”
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