Here is an excerpt of the letter written to the congregation from the ELCA:

April 5, 2004

Dear Members of Salem Lutheran Congregation,

The Division for Higher Education and Schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America celebrates the selection of Mrs. Ghada Huleis as the 2004 Principal of the Year. Her persistence, professionalism and ministry filled with prayer have been acknowledged and affirmed throughout the nomination and selection process.

God provides Lutheran schools with faithful leaders. Without fanfare or praise expected they serve in their ministries to touch the lives of teachers, congregations, families and every child in their schools. As a leader at Salem Lutheran School, Mrs. Huleis diligently works to build special programs, secure the best curriculums, provide challenges and the extra help it sometimes takes for a child to achieve. She provides support and nurture for children, families, the school community and the supporting congregations.

We lift up this award as recognition for the very special abilities of Mrs. Ghada Huleis as principal of Salem Lutheran School and for her dedication to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus our Master Teacher....

On behalf of God's children, may your school ministry continue to be blessed with wisdom, courage and peace in Jesus' loving arms.