Chris LeGrande of Oklahoma: The 2022 Advocacy Champion of the Year | NASSP
This award is given to an individual who has worked to elevate the collective voice of school leaders in federal, state, and local policy and public discourse.| NASSP
This winter, a group of school leaders from across the country came together to review contenders for NASSP’s Advocacy Champion of the Year. Going in, they knew this wouldn’t be easy. The awardee had to embody the mission of the organization and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to advocating on behalf of school leaders and schools. Although a number of candidates were deserving, one stood out. Melissa Shindel, the 2023 NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year. After some intense discussio...| NASSP
This award is given to an individual who has worked to elevate the collective voice of school leaders in federal, state, and local policy and public discourse.| 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
