2008 Athletic Director of the Year

- Central District -

Name: Diane Shuck School Name: Air Academy High School City/State/Zip: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Assistant Principle, Director of Athletics
Colorado Springs, CO

Education

• Undergraduate: George Mason University
• Graduate: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Honors and Awards

• Team Member of Thomas Crawford Award, 2001
• Colorado Springs Gazette, Sportsperson of the Year Award, 2001 
• Developed and Implemented online Athlete Registration, 2002 
• NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator, 2002 
• NIAAA Certified Master Athletic Administrator, 2006 
• NIAAA State Award of Merit, 2006
• Colorado Springs Metro League 5A Athletic Director of the Year Nominee, 2006-2007 
• Colorado Athletics Director's Association-Athletic Director of the Year 2006- 2007

Quotes:

"Diane has accepted the challenge of redefining the direction of the athletic programs in the school. She has instituted many positive changes in the school an district including: several new athletic programs including Boys Lacrosse and Girls Golf; programs to improve student and adult sportsmanship and participation at events and within the school. Diane has served on state (Colorado High School Activities Association) and national committees NIAAA State Coordinators. She also serves as a liaison with the US Air Force Academy on athletic facility use for the district and state." - Kenneth D. Verda, Ed. D., Superintendent, Bellingham Public School District #501