Huntley High Principal Is 'Digital Principal Of The Year'

HUNTLEY, IL — Huntley High School Principal Marcus Belin has been named one of three Digital Principals of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

In its announcement of the award, NASSP pointed to Belin’s leadership in steering continued innovation at HHS, advancing equity and using technology to engage students in conversation around social-emotional topics and school culture, according to a D158 news release.

“Huntley High School’s blended learning program, ranked No. 1 in the country by Study.com, enables students to choose the time and place for their own learning. A member of Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools, Huntley’s use of technology to advance equity and excellence has resulted in a competency-based education pilot program that blends in-person and online learning. Belin is proud to have overseen three years of this innovative program, which enables students to creatively master competencies in four core subject areas,” the announcement reads.

Winners receive a trip to the NASSP annual national conference, have an opportunity to speak at the National Principals Conference and are featured on the cover of Principal Leadership magazine, according to a news release from District 158.

“Just as important, Belin has found ways to connect with students and engage them in social-emotional learning through online lessons covering anxiety, mental health, and sexual abuse. The school also turned to ThoughtExchange as a platform where students could engage in meaningful discussions and staff members could gather feedback from families on a variety of topics, including school culture," according to NASSP's announcement.

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