https://www.lynnheimsothmemorialscholarship.org/home daily 1.0 2020-11-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f15df30bae5f948d7730095/t/5f74d5455fd0a458f6183c5a/1601495288127/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_844923.jpg Home - Her story ended short but included many people along the way. Lynn Heimsoth was an elementary school principal, and everything she did was for the students. She had a way to connect with kids and help others see each students’ strengths. She knew how to make you laugh when you were having a tough day and always helped even when help wasn't requested. She was strong, smart, generous, and kind. Lynn Heimsoth was an amazing human being. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f15df30bae5f948d7730095/t/5f74ceadcd249c611a4ecf20/1601490616312/lynn-with-school-kids-kiro.jpg Home - Lynn was an incredible leader. She had a vision for improving education, and she worked collaboratively with her staff to make that vision reality. She pushed us and held us to high standards, but she was always there to support us along the way. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f15df30bae5f948d7730095/t/5f622bfcaf8ff52a06a9c367/1600269321631/lynn+sukha.jpg Home - Lynn reached out to students who would have otherwise been left behind with her therapy dog Sukha Most mornings, Lynn and Sukha would greet the students as they arrived in the morning, and it was common for students to be in her office reading books to Sukha during the day. Lynn modeled so well how to have high expectations combined with loving, supportive relationships. Her feedback was honest and to the point. It was feedback that made us all better. If she wanted us to get from Point A to Point B, we needed to know exactly what her expectations were, and she told us without a doubt. She also knew that we would be more successful in making progress if we trusted her if we knew she genuinely cared about us, and if we knew that she had our backs. There was never any doubt that these things were true. It is this kind of modeling that helped every one of her staff members get better every day. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f15df30bae5f948d7730095/t/5f74daa127913e577375f559/1601493688123/whatcom-logo.jpg Home