MASON, Mich. — This fall, Kristin Higgins, who previously served as High School business and technology teacher was named the new Assistant Principal at Mason High School. ‘Higgs’, as she is known to the students and the community, joins the current High School leadership team of Principal, Lance Delbridge and Assistant Principal, Nick Toodzio. Additionally, ‘Higgs’ was recently named a Hometown Hero by Modern Woodman. Modern Woodman is a fraternal, not for profit, financial services company.
Modern Woodman seeks to give back to the community by identifying and encouraging local heroes. Modern Woodman provides a donation in the recipients’ name to a charity or nonprofit of their choice. ‘Higgs’ chose to make the donation to the Kato International Training Academy (KITA), which is a soccer academy located in Nigeria founded by fellow Mason High School teacher, Paul Kato.
“She is constantly volunteering her time, exhibiting unlimited selflessness and never asks for anything in return,” said Chris Buck of the Modern Woodman. “We were happy to name her a Hometown Hero even though she would never ask to be recognized.”
“’Higgs’ changes lives for the better every day. As a teacher, she always had a well-prepared lesson, high expectations for everyone and passion to engage students in learning. ‘Higgs’ knows how to connect with others and is well-respected by students and staff alike,” said Lance Delbridge, Mason High School Principal.
In her time as a teacher at the High School, ‘Higgs’ has run the school yearbook, coached girls water polo, served as the announcer for the school's pool events and organized events such as an annual soccer game to benefit students at the KITA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business and Chemistry Education and her Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Northern Michigan University.
