Marsha Hanson shown with Manson School District's "slice activity" at the recent Professional Learning Communities training in Wenatchee.

Marsha Hanson, Manson High School principal, has been named 2005 Caribou Trail League Principal of the Year.

Hanson, principal for more than 17 years, was honored at a school board meeting last week. “Marsha has done an exceptional job leading her school into the new century of education,” said Superintendent Steve McKenna.

He said the principals for the Washington Association of Principal’s award are chosen by their peers. Hanson is now eligible for the state Principal of the Year award.