Kristin Mangrich of Streator Woodland Elementary School was one of six school administrators recently recognized by the Corn Belt Region of the Illinois Principals Association.

She was named as the Elementary Principal of the Year. Mangrich, the former Kristin Bickett, is a Malden native.

Criteria for Principal of the Year winners include: demonstrating a positive impact on education and advocacy for children; ensuring the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale; demonstrating creativity and imagination in bringing about positive change; and, involving the community in the life of the school and using community resources for students.

Region winners are chosen from the 21 regional areas of the Illinois Principals Association. From these elite administrators, a state winner is chosen by a committee composed of IPA past presidents.

The Corn Belt region of the Illinois Principals Association includes school administrators throughout Livingston, McClean, Ford and Iroquois counties. The Illinois Principals Association is a leadership organization which serves educational leaders throughout the state of Illinois and whose mission is to develop, support and advocate for innovative educational leaders.