Craig McCalla, principal of Dexter Community Schools' Cornerstone Elementary School, was named Michigan's 2017 Outstanding Practicing Principal Dec 7 by the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association. The honor recognizes McCalla’s instructional leadership and his positive relationships with staff, students and parents, along with professional growth. McCalla has served as principal at Cornerstone since 2006.
Mollie Sharrar, an executive with the Dexter Schools, nominated McCalla. In part, her nomination states that “Mr. McCalla is an advocate for all students and is a leader in Michigan for transgender students and social justice awareness in schools.“
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