Erika Burden, PhD, principal at Westwood Middle School in Spokane, WA, has been honored as the NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year. The Advocacy Champion of the Year award—now in its second year of existence—recognizes an individual for outstanding and significant contributions to advancing the policy agenda of NASSP and advocating on behalf of all school leaders to ensure the success of each student. These individuals elevate the voice and influence of school leaders in federal, state, a...| NASSP
Since 2019, the Advocacy Champion of the Year Award has honored a leader whose influence in policy and public discourse has helped shape the future of education. This prestigious award is NASSP’s highest recognition for education advocacy—highlighting individuals who elevate the voices of school leaders at every level of government. 2025 NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year Terri Daniels, center, with NASSP Board President Raquel Martinez, left, and NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. Photo courtesy o...| NASSP