She earned both her master’s degree in teaching & leadership and her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas.   As principal of Shawnee Mission Northwest, Lisa Gruman has the joy of learning and growing with her staff and students. Gruman is a talented, creative professional who is a role model for staff and students. Rarely confined to her office, Gruman is always visible in the building and is described as an administrator who works with students individually.  During Dr. Gruman's career at Northwest, she received the 2011 Milken Educator Award. Dr. Gruman served 12 years as the school's principal.

Dr. Gruman was invaluable support to us as members of the reunion committee, helping and supporting us in our efforts as we organized our 40th Class Reunion in 2012 and our 50th Reunion in 2022. She ensured that we had everything we needed for a successful open house at our school.  

We wish her the best as she moves on to a new position in a new role in the Blue Valley School District.

Dr. Gruman, you will be MISSED!!