Ginny Sautner is a rural Arizona educator of 18 years currently serving as Principal of Starline Elementary, her alma mater and school to her two daughters.  She is a former secondary English teacher, CTE marketing teacher, activities advisor, and curriculum and instruction district coach.  She holds a MA in English Education from NAU and a MS in Educational Leadership.  She is an Arizona Master Teacher Mentor, National Board Certified Teacher, former Fulbright Exchange Teacher to the Czech Republic, and the 2016 National Rural Teacher of the Year. She is a 12 time recipient of the K12 Foundation Distinguished Educator Award and ASBA’s Golden Bell winner.  Her professional interests lie in student leadership, teacher retention and mentorship, and school improvement.