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Employee Recognition
The heart and soul of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools can be found in the people who work in the system: the teachers, support staff, administrators and central office staff. Every day, our people give of themselves in extraordinary ways, in order to help all students reach higher levels of success, and to close the achievement gap between groups of students.
The Board of Education of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools deeply appreciates all those who work on behalf of students in KCK, and gives special recognition to those individuals whose work goes "above and beyond" the call of duty. To do so, the Board seeks nominations of outstanding individuals whose work and service deserve special attention. Each month during the school year, two individuals will be chosen as "Employee of the Month", and honored at a Board of Education meeting.
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Members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education recognized three staff members as Employees of the Month at their meeting on Tuesday, April 27. Recognized as an Employee of the Month for the month of March, was Debbie Baker. Dickie Guess, Jr. and Tara Broich were named April 2010 Employees of the Month.
Debbie Baker is Facilitator of Field Trips at the district Transportation Department. Marilyn Alstrom, Executive Director of Leadership 20/20 nominated Baker for her dedication to her job. "Transportation plays a crucial role in the success of our program and Debbie handles each request in a timely and professional manner as she completes pick up from school and return arrangements for students from the five KCK high schools," wrote Alstrom in her nomination letter. "In working with 9 transportation companies, it is Debbie who is the most responsible and most responsive person handling our transportation requests." Also speaking on behalf of Baker was director of transportation, George Taylor. He spoke of Baker's 25 year dedication to the transportation of the students of the Kansas City, Kansas school district.
Head Custodian Dickie Guess, Jr. was nominated by F.L. Schlagle High School Principal Doug Bolden for the leadership, dedication, and professionalism that he brings every day to his job. Besides making sure that his crew is doing a quality job, Guess often interacts with students. "He wants to know how they are doing in the classroom, he encourages them to be on their best behavior ... He does a great job of modeling RESPECT, HONESTY, COURTESY, CHIVALRY, MODESTY ...", Bolden wrote in his nomination letter. In presenting Guess to the board, Bolden spoke of the many district and public events that are held at F.L. Schlagle High School. "People want to have their events at Schlagle because of Mr. Guess, his crew, and the exceptional job they do as hosts."
Emily Hawkins, teacher at White Church Elementary School nominated Tara Broich, 3rd grade teacher. In her nomination letter, Hawkins said of Broich, "I can say with confidence that Tara is one of the most effective educators that I have known in my career. She has wonderful classroom management skills and develops relationships with her students from the moment they walk through her doorway ... Tara is an excellent teammate. She makes a concerted effort to be a positive influence during all staff meetings and school functions and she can always find the 'silver lining' when others cannot ... usually resulting in much laughter! ... Tara's very attractive personality and selfless concern for others has brought her the highest respect from her students and the whole staff of White Church Elementary."
– April 30, 2010 Email to Media
Congratulations to Employees of the Month recognized by the Board of Education this week: Tara Broich, third grade teacher at White Church Elementary School; Dickie Guess, Jr., head custodian at F.L. Schlagle High School; and Debbie Baker, facilitator of field trips for Transportation.
The following are excerpts from their nominations:
Tara Broich
"Tara has wonderful classroom management skills and develops relationships with her students from the moment they walk through her doorway ... Students at all academic levels are challenged in her room because she wants the best for all students, and works diligently to make sure she knows exactly what each one needs ... Tara is also an excellent teammate. She makes a concerted effort to be a positive influence during all staff meetings and school functions and she can always find the 'silver lining' when others cannot ... Tara's very attractive personality and selflessness and concern for others have brought her the highest respect from her students and the whole staff at White Church Elementary."
Dickie Guess, Jr.
"Mr. Guess has been the head custodian at Schlagle for the past seven years, and in that span of time he has exhibited extraordinary leadership ... The building, although widely used throughout the year, is kept clean and orderly because of the dedication and professionalism he brings to his job ... He makes sure his crew is well informed and doing a quality job that our young people and staff deserve ... It is not unusual to see Mr. Guess interacting with the students ... he wants to know how they are doing in the classroom and encourages them to be on their best behavior."
Debbie Baker
"Transportation plays a crucial role in the success of the 20/20 Leadership program and Debbie handles each request in a timely and professional manner as she completes pick up from school and return arrangements for students from the five KCK high schools. In working with nine transportation companies, it is Debbie who is the most responsible, and the most responsive person handling our transportation requests."
– April 29, 2010 Staff Notebook
Congratulations to March Employee of the Month: Tom Sowers, early childhood teacher at Frances Willard Early Childhood Center. The following is an excerpt from his nomination:
Tom Sowers
"Frances Willard is collaborating with Juniper Gardens on the collection of baseline data from a four-state region on the identification and progress of monitoring young children displaying early signs of reading difficulties ... the lead assessor of this project shared that all the testers were returning to the office from the field with the same conclusion: Mr. Tom is a highly effective and amazing early childhood teacher ... In our society, men are often portrayed as unable to be nurturing, caring or patient with young children. A 2007 U.S. Labor Bureau statistic cites that less than six percent of the early childhood force is made up of men ... Tom somehow chose to break that mold ... The children, families and KCKPS coworkers are grateful for the professional choice he made."
– March 25, 2010 Staff Notebook
Tom Sowers, teacher at Frances Willard Early Childhood Center, was recognized as March 2010 Employee of the Month by members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education at their meeting on Tuesday evening, March 23.
"The highest compliment a person can receive is when someone from 'outside' can recognize the work that you are accomplishing," began the nomination letter written by Marylee Griffiths, Early Childhood Coordinator.
A member of a team collecting data on young children displaying early signs of reading difficulties told Ms. Griffiths, "Mr. Tom is a highly effective and amazing early childhood teacher."
Tom Sowers is one of only two male teachers in the Kansas City, Kansas Early Childhood program. "In our society men are often portrayed as unable to be nurturing, caring, or patient with young children. A 2007 U.S. Labor Bureau Statistic cites less than 6% of the Early Childhood workforce is made up of men. Mr. Tom somehow chose to break from that mold. The children, families and KCKPS coworkers are grateful for the professional choice he made." Griffiths concluded.
– March 23, 2010 Email to Media
Congratulations to February Employees of the Month: Karen Rogers, school psychologist at White Church Elementary School and several other schools; and Carlos Olivas, head girls' soccer coach at J.C. Harmon High School.
The following are excerpts from their nominations:
Karen Rogers
"This is her first year at White Church and she has been a tremendous asset ... When teachers ask her for advice or to observe a child, they know that she will be on it as soon as she can. She gives feedback and communication in a very timely and productive manner ... She works great with all the staff in our building. She runs all of our meetings very professionally and in a very personable manner ... The staff here appreciates the support we get from her. Even at times when there are differing viewpoints over testing or qualifications, there are never issues due to how she handles herself and how she explains things very thoroughly and thoughtfully."
Carlos Olivas
"Since the beginning of the school year, Carlos Olivas' investment in the J.C. Harmon Girls' Soccer Team has gone above and beyond what any time clock or contract may specify ... He coaches classroom excellence first, soccer second. This is reflected in the number of scholar athletes the girls' soccer team has produced in the past few years ... When the ladies have an issue, they do not hesitate to talk to him; he always takes time to actively listen ... He has also taken time to visit college campuses with a few young ladies and their parents. He doesn't think twice about paying out of his pocket for equipment the team needs ... Last year he coached the girls' soccer team to capture the district's first girls' soccer league title."
– February 25, 2010 Staff Notebook
Members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education recognized Karen Rogers, psychologist at White Church Elementary School, and Carlos Olivas, Harmon High School girls soccer coach, as February 2010 Employees of the Month.
Karen Rogers was nominated by White Church principal Bruce Haber, but in his introduction, Haber said that he was just the person who compiled the sentiments of his whole staff. Though this is Rogers' first year serving the students and staff at the school, and she is only at the school one day a week, she is considered a tremendous asset. Haber commented, "When teachers ask her for advice or to observe a child, they know that she will be on it as soon as she can. She gives feedback and communication in a very timely and productive manner ... (she) has made such a difference in our building while only being here a short time."
Teacher Elvira Mendez nominated Carlos Olivas. A 2001 Harmon graduate, who was captain of his soccer team and drum major, Olivas returned to Harmon to coach the KCK League Champion Lady Hawks soccer team. Mendez spoke of Coach Olivas' dedication to his team, his insistence that his team members not only be physically and mentally prepared for the soccer field, but also mentally prepared for the classroom. He monitors the girls' grades, visits their classrooms, and meets with their teachers to make sure that they are keeping up with their obligations. All of this while holding a full-time job outside of the school district, and taking care of his wife and three children. He is a great male role model for his players. As proof, Mendez says, "Last year I proof-read several of the young ladies' scholarship essays. The essay question asked them to name 3 individuals who have had an enormous impact on their life. Every young lady who applied for the scholarship names Coach Olivas as a person who has had an impact on their life. His dedication, patience, expectations and respect for the young ladies are essential qualities that make him more than just a coach, to most of the young ladies he is a mentor and father figure."
– February 23, 2010 Email to Media
January Employees of the Month
Congratulations to January Employees of the Month: Diana Jones, librarian at New Stanley Elementary School; and Transportation Mechanics Ron Utter, Gary Blair, Mike Robison, Claire Jobe, Jr., Quinton Zenon, Barry Goodwin, Ed Bohr, John King, Rick Baker and Tony Ray.
The following are excerpts from their nominations:
Diana Jones
"Diana Jones is truly a teaching librarian who instills in her students and colleagues a love for reading. She simply does this by making books come alive and helps students so that they are making connections from the books to themselves, other texts or the world. Diana encourages students to read, discuss and write about literature through their participation in her William Allen White Club and she motivates students to participate in the district's 'Just Read' and 'Summer Reading Achiever's' programs ... Diana has also served as a PTA officer and chaired New Stanley's community committee. She has worked closely with our Argentine community and has developed a close relationship with them."
Transportation Mechanics
"The mechanics for Transportation are up and at the bus barn by 2-2:30 a.m. starting and warming every single bus. Sometimes they have to jump start busses or even replace batteries, but they get them ready to go for the routes so that students can be picked up in a timely manner. Sometimes we forget to thank those who work so diligently behind the scenes to make sure that things are running smoothly. Without these gentlemen doing just that, we would not be able to transport the thousands of students that we do ..."
– January 28, 2010 Staff Notebook
Diana Jones, librarian at New Stanley Elementary School was honored by members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education as January 2010 Employee of the Month.
Ms. Jones was nominated by New Stanley principal Sharyn Conner and teacher Pamela Del Castillo. In her nomination letter, Connor said about Jones, "Diana Jones is truly a teaching librarian who instills in her students and colleagues a 'love for reading'." Her high expectations for all students is the reason that Del Castillo nominated Jones. "She encourages (students) to read difficult texts and participate in the William Allen White Book Club. She works tirelessly with the Summer Reading program and organizing the reading logs and reading awards", wrote Del Castillo.
Dr. Kelli Mather, Executive Director of Operations and Quality Control, nominated the entire team of mechanics at the district's transportation department. Her nomination letter reads, "The arrival of snow seems to bring on a different reaction from different people. All the adults are watching weather forecasts and street conditions as they anticipate their drive into work. Parents are doing this, as well as watching the scroll of school closings to actually confirm if their children need to get ready for school and, of course, all of the children are anxiously awaiting the announcement — is school open or closed?"
"All of this is happening in the homes around town by 5:00-6:00 a.m., however, the transportation department and specifically mechanics are up much earlier than this working in preparation to transport students of Kansas City, Kansas safely. The mechanics for transportation are up and at the bus barn by 2-2:30 a.m. starting and warming every single bus. Sometimes they have to jump start busses or even replace batteries, but they get them ready to go for the routes so that students can be picked up in a timely manner."
"Sometimes we forget to thank those that work so diligently behind the scenes to make sure that things are running smoothly. Without these gentlemen doing just that, we would not be able to transport the thousands of students that we do and for that the parents and the district recognizes their efforts and thanks them."
Back row: Rick Baker, John King, Gary Blair, Mike Robinson, Ed Bohr, Claire Jobe
Front row: Ron Utter - Head Mechanic, Quinton Zenon, Barry Goodwin - Night Lead
Not Pictured: Tony Ray
– January 27, 2010 Email to Media
An Honor for Daryel Garrison
Congratulations to Daryel Garrison, Kidzone program specialist for the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, for his recent recognition by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Last week, Garrison received the 2009 Scoutreach Service Award from the organization during a dinner celebration. The award recognizes outstanding service in the development of Scouting for low-income urban youth in Wyandotte County.
– December 17, 2009 Staff Notebook
At their meeting on Tuesday, December 8, members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education honored (l-r) Richard Porras, carpenter foreman, and Christina Leonard, special education counselor as Employees of the Month for December 2009.
Porras was nominated by Betty Sutulovich, nurse at Sumner Academy. "Richard came to the new nurse's office at Sumner Academy shortly after school started to see if he could help make the space a little bigger. He and his crew ... listened to what I needed and made their plans accordingly." Porras, who is retiring in March, recognized the seven members of his crew. "I have the easy job," he said. "I just make up the plans. They carry them out. I share this award with them."
Leonard was nominated by special education department staff and by a parent, Mrs. Chele Goul. "Chris first and foremost considers the needs of students for whom she is providing services. She puts much time and effort into developing (work) placements for students that will provide meaningful vocational training. In presenting her to the board, Goul lauded Leonard for the work that she has put in with her son, making sure that he got a well-rounded job experience at each business he was placed at. Those businesses are Great Wolf Lodge, MeMa's Bakery, and Longhorn Steakhouse.
– December 8, 2009 Email to Media
Eugene Ware Teacher Earns National Board Certification
Jennifer Holt, technology teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School, has earned one of the highest certifications awarded to teachers.
She recently met all the requirements necessary for her National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
Holt received word of her certification on November 20. She said she was so happy she cried. The process is something she learned about years ago in college, but knowing she had to have several years of teaching under her belt to qualify, she didn't officially begin working on it until July 2008.
"When I heard about it I was just drawn to it," she said. "I think it was the challenge of it. It's the ultimate, rigorous test of your abilities."
Earning certification is a lengthy and challenging process. Applicants must create four portfolio entries including two videotapes of their teaching; a classroom-based entry with accompanying student work; and one that provides evidence of their accomplishments outside of the classroom and how that work impacts student learning. They also must demonstrate content knowledge in response to six exercises developed for their chosen certificate area. NBPTS offers 25 different certificates that cover a variety of subject areas and student developmental levels. Holt's certification category is early and middle childhood literacy.
Holt has been teaching for eight years – seven at Eugene Ware, and one at Quindaro Elementary. Growing up in a family of teachers (including her mother, father and grandfather) she knew teaching was likely in her future. But she had an experience when she was 16 that sealed her fate. She spent time in France as part of a student exchange program and through her experience there she saw education in a whole new light.
"I realized that I wanted to bring good things that were going on in other places to our kids in the U.S. I wanted to change the face of education as I knew it," she said.
Since she began teaching, she said she has worked to find the best way to make a difference in the system, one student at a time, and one classroom at a time.
"I definitely love my job," she said. Staff members who are interested in learning about the National Board Certification process can find all the details on NBPTS website, www.nbpts.org.
The NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit organization formed in 1987 to advance the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching, creating a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards and integrating certified teachers into educational reform efforts.
– December 3, 2009 Staff Notebook
The November 10 meeting of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education was held at Grant Elementary School. At the meeting, members of the Board of Education recognized [left to right] Eugene Rodriguez, head custodian at Douglass Elementary School; Marli Brandt, teacher at Stony Point South Elementary School; and Stephen Brandt, math instructor at Washington High School as November 2009 Employees of the Month.
Eugene Rodriguez was nominated for Employee of the Month by Douglass principal Marguerite Martinez. Recognizing the task of getting a new building ready for the opening of school, Martinez said of Rodriguez, "Mr. Rodriguez worked many days from six in the morning until 11 or 12 at night getting our building ready for occupancy … He was seen many evenings way after the end of his scheduled work time, making sure that staff had what they needed ..." Martinez spoke of his commitment to the students and staff at the school, and of the many ways that Rodriguez has been a help to her as the new principal for the school. "He knows many families and truly considers the whole child. Students look up to him, and for many, he is a positive male role model."
Washington teacher Joe Graham and instructional coach Scarlett Sherretts-Risley nominated Stephen Brandt. "... Master Sergeant Stephen Brandt recently returned from serving a year in Iraq as a medic. He has been employed by the district since 1999, serving as a math teacher, SLC coordinator, cross country and track and field coach. While in Iraq, Stephen served on the Sustainment Brigade, which worked on fostering relationships and communications ... Even in Iraq, Stephen continued to demonstrate his commitment to education by reading to the Iraqi children."
When a soldier serves his country, away from his family and home, the spouse must assume all of the parenting and household duties. MSgt. Brandt's wife, Marli, was nominated for her efforts on the "home front". Introducing Mrs. Brandt, David Smith, Assistant to the Superintendent for Communications said, "Marli is a 4th grade teacher at Stony Point South Elementary. This is her 11th year with KCKPS. She is being recognized for maintaining a positive attitude in her position during the stressful time of having her husband serve in Iraq for the past year. She is commended for maintaining high quality work and managing her household in the absence of her husband."
– November 12, 2009 Email to Media
Kansas State Challenge Awards
At their meeting on Tuesday, October 27, members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education recognized Eugene Ware Elementary School (principal Bobbie Beverlin), West Middle School (principal Shelly Beech), and Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences (principal Dr. Gene Fite) with Certificates of Merit for receiving Kansas State Challenge Awards.
The Challenge Awards are designed to recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement and uncommon accomplishment based on Kansas Assessment results, the sample size, and the socio-economic status of those taking the test. Both the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Quality Performance Accreditation program have as a foundation the belief that all children can learn. The purpose of this award program is to affirm that belief.
– October 27, 2009 Email to Media
At their meeting on Tuesday evening, October 19, members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education recognized Janice Turner (left), current principal at New Chelsea Elementary School and former principal at Eugene Ware Elementary School; and Kimberly Rollins, Recovery Room instructor and Lunch Room monitor at Quindaro Elementary School as October 2009 Employees of the Month.
Turner was nominated by staff members at Eugene Ware Elementary School. Speaking for the Eugene Ware staff, teacher Jennifer Holt said that Turner "puts kids first in every decision she makes. She has an appreciation of the importance of relationship building. She calls every student by his or her name, knows their families and is able to respond to their needs. Mrs. Turner is a tremendous support to her teachers. She pushed me to become the teacher I am today."
Rollins was nominated by teachers Amy Long, Lori Biddle and Sarah Smith. They spoke of her commitment to the Quindaro family. "What Ms. Rollins brings is the uniqueness of caring for the community of Quindaro. She goes above and beyond what is required of her by job description. Ms. Rollins helps families. She has driven parents to Family Advocacy appointments, and helped numerous students and families in need. She is an integral part of the Quindaro family.
– October 13, 2009 Email to Media
KCKPS honors schools making AYP
Principal and one instructional coach from each school making AYP, IEDs and Dr. Jill Shackelford, Superintendent of Schools.
Members of the Kansas City Kansas Board of Education recognized district schools who achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2008-09 school year.
AYP is determined by the performance on the state assessment along with attendance and graduation rates. In order to achieve AYP, schools must either reach specific targets or make significant progress in improving state assessment scores in reading and math. Similar standards or significant progress must be made in attendance and graduation rate. The AYP standards must be met or exceeded in all student 'subgroups' for the AYP designation to be earned by a school.
In 2009, seven schools exceeded the AYP standards in Reading, four schools exceeded the AYP standards in math and 25 schools exceeded the standards in Reading and Math.
Photos: Principals and instructional coaches from each school making AYP, along with their cluster Instructional Executive Director (IED). (5 photos)
High School and Alternative Cluster — Dr. Mary Viveros
Harmon Cluster — Marcy Clay
Schlagle Cluster — Jim Antos
Washington Cluster — Neadia Riley
Wyandotte Cluster — Dr. Eva Tucker-Nevels
– September 22, 2009 Email to Media
Members of the Kansas City Kansas Board of Education honored (l-r) Sarah Louis, Robert Anderson, and Amanda Stolba as September 2009 Employees of the Month at their meeting on Tuesday, September 9.
– September 11, 2009 Email to Media
Congratulations to September Employees of the Month Robert Anderson, custodian at Argentine Middle School; and Whittier Third Grade Teachers Sarah Louis and Amanda Stolba. Here are some excerpts from their nominations:
Robert Anderson
"Argentine received so many compliments at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year with regard to the cleanliness of the building and the mint condition of the floors. Under the leadership of the head custodian, Robert was instrumental in assisting with all summer preparation, including stripping and waxing the floors until they were perfect. During the school year, Mr. Anderson is always looking out for the students. You can frequently see him in the halls helping lost students find their way to class. He is an encouragement to the students and helps them to 'believe' that the Argentine staff are on their side. On one occasion, there was a student who was short a few dollars to purchase a yearbook on the deadline date. Robert used his own funds to help so that the student would not leave school disappointed."
Sarah Louis and Amanda Stolba
"Ms. Louis and Ms. Stolba always go out of their way to accommodate the students' learning environment. They take time out of their busy lives to do home visits to meet family members so that their students feel that they care about them ... They also went out of their way to tutor students in need of extra one-on-one time to make their school year more successful. These teachers have gotten the students involved with recycling ... Both of these teachers do what they do for the students' love of learning. They are always working hard to ensure that they reach every child and make learning fun and interesting."
– September 10, 2009 Staff Notebook
2008-2009 School Year:
WHS Coach Recognized
JV/Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach Eric King, Washington High School, has been named a recipient of the 2009 Kindest Kansas Citian Max Dupree Humanitarian Award. Former student Derrick Campbell submitted an essay to nominate him for the award. More than 6,000 nominations were received.
– May 28, 2009 Staff Notebook
May Employees of the Month
Congratulations to May Employees of the Month: Lee Herr, ESL Aide at Welborn Elementary School; and Carol Whitehead, kindergarten teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School.
The following are some excerpts from their nominations:
Lee Herr
"Lee consistently goes above and beyond his responsibilities as an ESL para and has been a liaison between the school and the Hmong communities. Speaking five languages, he not only utilizes his knowledge to translate documents, but he also shares his insight into the Hmong culture, helping students and families throughout the district ... He often drops what he is doing to come to the assistance of school staff and families, including traveling to other schools ... He always has a smile on his face and kind, reassuring words for everyone he comes in contact with."
Carol Whitehead
"Carol's goal is to motivate her students to reach beyond their grasp. She helps each child realize their personal strengths while encouraging and challenging students to learn through those strengths. Her vision of education is not limited to the tangibles of academic achievement, but encompasses daily doses of compassion, flexibility, communication, humor, imagination and the willingness to be open minded ... Her classroom is upbeat and positive and ready to adapt to students' moods and needs ... She is always willing to try new approaches to delivering the information to make learning fun, exciting and engaging."
– May 21, 2009 Staff Notebook
At their meeting on Tuesday, May 19, members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education honored Lee Herr [right], English as a Second Language aide at Welborn Elementary School and Carol Whitehead [left], Eugene Ware Elementary School kindergarten teacher, as Employees of the Month for May, 2009.
– May 20, 2009 Email to Media
At their meeting on Tuesday, May 19, members of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education recognized Myrella Flores, fourth grade teacher at John Fiske Elementary School and Felicia Nelson, computer technology teacher at Central Middle School as 2009 KCKPS Teachers of the Year.
Pictured (l-r): Flores, Gloria Willis, president of the Board of Education, and Nelson.
Two teachers, one elementary and one secondary, are chosen from a group of teachers (one from each school) nominated by their peers. Flores and Nelson will represent the Kansas City, Kansas School District in the competition for State Teacher of the Year. State winners will be announced late summer.
– May 20, 2009 Email to Media
Mitchell Earns Ed.D.
Northwest Middle School Principal Donnie Mitchell just completed his doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies at Saint Louis University. His dissertation focused on leading schools to educate English language learner students in mainstream classrooms. Congratulations Dr. Mitchell!
– May 14, 2009 Staff Notebook
