Ended Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Total Donation Goal $5,701 $0.00 Funded
This campaign has ended. If you made a donation, thank you.
About this Campaign
Your gifts help recognize outstanding LPS principals who are just starting out as an administrator. And a challenge grant means your gift could be doubled!
The Marie Bourke Leadership Award was established by Glenn and Janice Friendt to affirm and recognize the impact of great principals on the lives of students and teachers. This award recognizes outstanding LPS principals who have demonstrated outstanding levels of leadership and continuous improvement in student achievement and development.
The award includes participation in the Gallup Organization Leadership Program to encourage and groom continued growth in that principal's career. Glenn and Janice Friendt will generously match any gift up to $5,000 to help endow the fund and ensure that outstanding LPS principals will be honored each and every year. Requesting $5,000 plus cost reimbursement.
Good principals make a difference ... great principals touch lives
"I had many great teachers at Saratoga Elementary School when I was growing up,” said Glenn Friendt. “While teachers may have changed from year to year, one very important person was a constant. She was Marie Bourke, the principal. Like magic, Ms. Bourke was everywhere; the front entrance, the hallways, class rooms, cafeteria, and the gym. Our first super hero. Students weren’t sure what she did, but all of the teachers, assistants, staff, even the janitors, were happy, positive and they cared for us very much and that made us feel special. Those who have ever had the responsibility of a leadership role will realize that Marie Bourke had a special talent for leadership that made Saratoga such an amazing place for learning and growing.
“Authentic leadership is serving others – creating an environment where everyone can be their best; empowering others, so they can do their best; making sure they have the tools to meet challenges as they come up; always supporting them when things get tough or confusing. And, yes, leading the celebration when everyone wins. It’s in that spirit we honor outstanding principals for the positive impact they have on teaching, learning and growing within their school."
