Aspen Elementary principal represents New Mexico at national principals program

LOS ALAMOS - Aspen Elementary Principal Liz Janusz represented New Mexico at the 2026 National Distinguished Principals program in Washington, D.C., according to the Los Alamos Public Schools newsletter for the week of Oct. 26.

Janusz is New Mexico's honoree among 39 principals the National Association of Elementary School Principals named 2026 National Distinguished Principals, according to the association's Oct. 12 announcement. She was selected as New Mexico's honoree last spring, the district newsletter says.

The association's profile says Janusz has led Aspen for three years and credits her with a 92% teacher retention rate and a rise in the school's math proficiency from 27% to 59%.