The prize may be Principal of the Year, but Erik Faulkner is no awards hog. <\/p>\n
\"I am very honored and humbled,\" Freedom High's leader said. \"This is not a singular award. (I share it with) my co-workers, students, parents and community. I may have a vision or ideas but it takes a whole bunch of dedicated people to help implement and nurture to be successful. <\/p>\n
\"This award is the culmination of many people who share the passion for student success as I do,\" he added. <\/p>\n
The Oakley administrator was surprised to hear about the nomination, and then by the win itself. <\/p>\n
The award represents Contra Costa and Alameda counties and was given to him by the Association of California Administrators during a ceremony at Ruby Hill. <\/p>\n
In addition, his Freedom colleagues surprised him with an announcement to the entire staff and added the news to the school's marquee. <\/p>\n
\"I was very flattered, but (after a couple days), I had it removed ... I was feted enough,\" Faulkner said. <\/p>\n
Nominated by Liberty Union High School District Superintendant Eric Volta, Faulkner is now in elite company as one of 19 top principals in the state. <\/p>\n
\"He has worked very hard to make this a school the entire community can be proud of,\" said teacher Fidel Garcia. <\/p>\n
Garcia, who's known the principal for a decade, said Faulkner brings \"a very strong leadership\" to their school. \"He has really built a strong community here, and brings a high level of accountability <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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