Stevie Blakely is the principal of a Title One elementary school and the kind of hero that often does not get recognized.She is a visionary, a servant,leader always striving to meet the needs of all her students and staff. Her students deal with hunger,poverty,homelessness,violence at home and then come to school to try and learn. Stevie is alway there for them. This is what sets her apart. She 'walks the walk' to use an old phrase.Her passion to help children is contageous. A career of service,done without fanfare,just hard work and love... for this Stevie Blakely deserves to be honored and given this award. Stevie has lead her staff and children to many honors for their school. Here is a partial list between 2003 and the present. Oregon State Title1 School of the Year Exceptional School of the Year Bronze Award for Healthy School Initiative. This is a national program Oregon State Award for Healthy Schools several times Award for State Report Cards