Janet Pladson, Ed.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ed.S. in Educational Administration | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES
Expertise: Leadership Skills
Biography
Currently assistant professor at Saint Mary’s University, Dr. Pladson was also an assistant superintendent for Bloomington Public Schools and principal of Hubert Olson Elementary School in Bloomington. She was also the director of Teaching and Learning at Eden Prairie Schools and teacher/principal in two greater Minnesota districts. Dr. Pladson brought knowledge and understanding of educational leadership with a values-driven, relationship-based philosophy. She co-led the renovations of 15 school buildings in Bloomington that aligned the facility with the education program design. She was named a National Distinguished Principal in Minnesota in 1995 and was awarded the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award in 1997.
Areas of Expertise (2)
Education Administration
Leadership Theory
Accomplishments (2)
National Educator Award
1997 Awarded by Milken Family Foundation
National Distinguished Principal
1995 Awarded by the State of Minnesota
Education (1)
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota: Ed.D., Education Administration 1986
Affiliations (2)
- Minnesota Association of School Administrators
- Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association
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