Posts Tagged ‘School Leader profile’
Maguire: ‘We have never been more certain of your boundless potential’
In her acceptance speech, 2017 Green Dot Principal of the Year Meghan Maguire shares an inspiring message.
Read More >>A New Captain for the Hillcrest Vikings
The public part of Green Dot Public Schools is what motivates Hillcrest High School’s Principal Meredith Davis and informs her approach to leadership: “We work with every single student that walks through our doors — we don’t turn children away. Regardless of where they live or what their zip code is, children deserve a high quality educational choice in their neighborhood.”
Soaring with the Eagles in Memphis, TN
Since starting her role as Assistant Principal at Wooddale Middle School, Sharon Gorsich has made strengthening the school’s connection to the neighborhood around it one of her chief priorities.
Read More >>A New Vision for Kirby Middle School
“I come from a strong family of educators who believe in teaching children, reaching children while working in communities to change their circumstances,” says Kirby Middle School Principal Deadre Ussery. For Principal Deadre Ussery, creating truly successful outcomes means more than just helping students thrive–it means lifting families and communities along the way.
Read More >>Helping Grow Global Citizens in South LA
David Gomez, a Junior at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School, represents Los Angeles and his community at the Global Citizens Youth Summit.
Read More >>Ease into the First Day of School with Summer Bridge
Summer Bridge is offered to all incoming sixth- and ninth-graders – those students taking the big step from one school environment to another. The program is meant to ease those first-day fears students experience when stepping onto a new campus.
Strengthening Community Hubs, One Green Dot School at a Time — Now in Florence-Firestone
As Green Dot Public Schools prepares to open a new middle school, Ánimo Florence-Firestone Middle School, in the fall, it isn’t hard to pin down why founding Principal Josh Hartford is excited about the new campus and community we are serving.
Read More >>Common Core at 2: More persistence, more critical thinking
With a year of teaching Common Core under their belts, Green Dot teachers are reporting that their students are showing more critical thinking and perseverance– both essential to success in school and in life.
Read More >>JROTC Provides Memorable Experiences for Locke Cadets
Memorial Day is a holiday where we honor those who have fought for our country. Locke’s Navy JROTC program focuses on citizenship and leadership development. The program also provides an opportunity for mentors to work with students.
Read More >>Finding the Right Supports to Help All Students Succeed
We’re building a school culture for our students to learn and develop new academic and social skills. We focus on a full inclusion learning environment, so that all our students with special needs have access to the general education setting.
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