“That
just blew me away,” said Truett, adding she has
known Brewer for years, making the event even more
special.
Truett
now is in the running to be named principal of the
year for the entire country, and will be sent to
Washington, D.C., in October to attend a special
dinner where the winner will be named.
“I’m
excited,” said Truett. “I’ve only been in middle
school for three years. I was a high school principal
before that.”
Truett
was the principal of Deer Valley High School from
1994 to 2000 before retiring and working part‑time
for the district. In 2004, she was asked to be the
interim principal of Hillcrest, but she liked the
job so much, she applied for it on a full‑time
basis and was hired.
To
enter the contest, the principal has to be a member
of ASA and be recommended by another member. Once
the nomination comes in, the person nominated is
responsible for filling out the application.
“They
ask for a resume and ask you three essay questions,”
said Truett.
Truett
also received the required endorsements from the
district, a parent, a student and a
teacher.
The
award and a dinner in the nation’s capital weren’t
the only thing Truett received. Hillcrest art
teacher Margit Goodman presented a chalk‑drawn
portrait of Truett to her at the ceremony signed
by the entire student body.
“It’s
beautiful,” said Truett. “Except I don’t know where
to put it.”
