Susan McCloskey, Principal of B.F. Day School, is one of three finalists picked from 18 Washington State elementary school principals nominated for National Distinguished Principal of the Year.
This accolade is sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NEASP) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education.
McCloskey was chosen as one of three finalists out of 1008 public elementary schools in Washington State. On Tuesday, a panel from NAESP visited B.F. Day School to get a first-hand glimpse of this beloved principal in action before making their final selection.
McCloskey grew up in Wallingford and attended St. Benedict’s. She’s been the principal at B.F. Day for 12 years and is, in my opinion, the heart and soul of the school. Within the first few days of my son starting Kindergarten there three years ago, Susan impressed me with her willingness to stand outside and greet every single student and parent in the morning during drop-off, and then standing outside again to see the buses, children, and parents off in the afternoon. She seems to know each and every parent by name and has a great rapport with each of the 325 students who attend the school.
About 80 children from Wallingford attend B.F. Day School, which is approximately 25% of its total student population.
Congratulations to Suzy!!!!! She is an amazing woman who is well admired by many!
Congratulations Susan! You are the best of the best and I am glad you are being recognized for all of the great work you do.
It is a honor to work with such an amazing principal. This is recognition long overdue!
Proud of you Susan keeping up the tradition of the educators in our Irish family.
I have learned so much from our fabulous, hard-working principal. She reaches out to so many others in our community to stay connected. Congratulations! (high five!)