DEAN M. WARRENFELTZ

DEAN M. WARRENFELTZ,  Principal of Winchester Avenue Elementaryl in Martinsburg, West Virginia has been appointed as  2009 West Virginia National Distinguished Principal by West Virginia Association of Elementary Middle School Principals.

The National Distinguished Principal Award is a National Program sponsored by the United States Secretary of Education Office, National Association of Elementary Schools, and Vilac.  The individual receiving this honor, is chosen from a group of nominees/applicants who are nominated and chosen by their peers of their state.  All 50 States in the United States of America, military  affiliated schools abroad, and other area affiliates have National Distinguished Principals named and honored in October with a visit to Washington D.C. where they are honored with a lavish dinner and ball along with visits to National Departments.

Along with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Frostburg State University, Maryland, Warrenfeltz holds a Masters of Art in Education Administration from WVU.

Mr. Warrenfeltz has served Berkeley County Schools as Choral/General Music Teacher at South Middle School in Martinsburg, Assistant Principal and Principal at Hedgesville High School, Principal at  both Burke Street School in Martinsburg, and  his current position as principal at Winchester Avenue Elementary School.  From 2005-2008, he served as Administrator of Pre-K programs in Berkeley County Schools.

Being a very active member of the West Virginia Association of Elementary Middle School Principals, Dean has served as West Virginia’s Federal Relations Coordinator, coordinating our advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, since 1998.  He has served as a member of the Executive Committee and has held a number of offices including Vice President, President for two terms, and is the current NAESP State Representative for West Virginia.

Warrenfeltz has continued his service into the community as a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Martinsburg, where he has held different positions.  He is also a member of Elks No. 778 and Moose Lodge 120. 

Dean and his wife, Nancy Warrenfeltz, Student Achievement Specialist with Berkeley County Schools, reside in Martinsburg, West Virginia.  They have one daughter, Whitney, who is a Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.

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Hello and welcome to WVPRINCIPALS.ORG. As executive director of the West Virginia Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals,  it is my pleasure to  introduce this new Web site. You can find out more about us, discover education-related links, find our sponsors, our officers, information regarding membership, etc. 

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