Walter Wins Principal of the Year

From Falls Schools: Riverside Principal Scott Walter received the surprise of a lifetime when he walked into his gymnasium under the guise of a photo opportunity.

Not only was he greeted by all of his students, the Menomonee Falls High School pep band, cheer team, district leadership and school board members; he was also greeted with the knowledge that he is the 2018 Elementary School Principal of the Year as awarded by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators.
“I was both completely shocked and completely humbled,” said Walter. “The work of all of our staff and students day in and day out is what makes Riverside a great school and makes me work even harder to be the principal they deserve.”

The principal of the year program highlights the good things that are being done by school leaders every day, all across the state of Wisconsin. Principals of the Year are asked to share their successes and practices with colleagues in events and workshops during the year.

“Scott is an exceptional educator and a strong advocate for our students,” said Dr. Pat Greco, superintendent of schools for Menomonee Falls. “The hard work he has placed into continuous improvement in Riverside Elementary is providing life-changing opportunities for children in this community.”

Walter has been awarded a $1,000 grant to use in his school as he wishes and will be invited to Washington D.C. as one of 49 other elementary principals to be honored and have a chance to win National Principal of the Year.

Photo courtesy of Falls Schools: Riverside Principal Scott Walter walks into his gymnasium Wednesday to a complete surprise. He had just found out he was named Elementary Principal of the year by AWSA.