Rep. Will Kraus Honors 2010 Middle School Principal of the Year
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Janette Cooley, center, received a resolution from Representative Will Kraus (right) to honor her as the 2010 Middle School Principal of the Year. Her achievement was also recognized by the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and Dr. David McGehee, (left).
Lee’s Summit – On Thursday, Rep. Will Kraus, R-Lee’s Summit, presented a resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives to Janette Cooley, principal of Pleasant Lea Middle School, during the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District Board meeting. Cooley has been named 2010 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Missouri Principals Association.
“A principal sets the tone for a school, leads the students and inspires the educators,” Rep. Will Kraus said. “Principal Cooley has dedicated her time and efforts to the education of Missouri’s students and this is a well deserved honor.”
Janette has served as the principal of Pleasant Lea Middle School since 2005, and previously worked as assistant principal at Lee’s Summit West High School and Lee’s Summit High School, as well as an administrative intern at Summit Lakes and Pleasant Lea middle schools.
“Janette seeks to foster culture and traditions in the school to create a special place where the staff works together to always do what is best for students. I commend her for her dedication to the student’s welfare,” said Rep. Will Kraus, “And I commend the community of Lee’s Summit for its support of our schools that enable such fine individuals to flourish.”
