Meet and Greet

Brockman Elementary School

August 2, 2018

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Brockman Elementary SchoolPrincipal, Brockman Elementary School

• Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational AdministrationUniversity of Pittsburgh

• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational AdministrationJohn Carroll University

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)United States Military Academy

Educational Background

Experience in Educational Leadership

Principal

Ingomar Middle School, Pittsburgh PA

North Allegheny School District

Principal

Leroy Elementary School, Painesville OH

Riverside Local School District

Principal

Redbird Elementary, Madison OH

Madison Middle School, Madison OH

Madison Local School District

Wife and Mother of Three Daughters

Grandmother Maya (4) and Maverick (4 months)

• Every child is unique and possesses unlimited potential;

• Our role as educators is to recognize the individual possibilities in each child to have an impact on the world;

• As a leader, my role is to model kindness, determination and a focus on service to children and families;

• Protect, nurture and promote a safe and joyful learning environment aligned to the Montessori Method so that children thrive and grow in a challenging setting.

Philosophy of Education

Creating your Child’s Future

• World-class knowledge and skill

• A global awareness

• Lifelong learner

• Strong growth mindset

• Avid contributor to society

Leadership Priorities

• Set conditions for your child to have a safe and joyful start to the new school year

• Get to know you and your child as we work together to provide support to him/her

• Establish a relationship with you based on trust

• Act in service of others to impact young people positively

Leadership Priorities continued

• Focus on the needs of families

Seek to understand their needs

Look for creative solutions to help children grow in mind, body and spirit

• Focus on the needs of School Personnel

• Support the leadership teams that are currently in

Parent Teacher Organization

Fine Arts Booster Club

Arts Steering Committee

School Improvement Council

Communication is Essential

• Continue the child-centered environment at Brockman that

allows freedom to explore, cooperate and become successful

learners

• Encourage the growth of the whole-child in mind, body and

spirit

• Provide children with a strong viable education that allows

them to become self-motivated, self-reliant, responsible,

caring individuals

• Appreciate and celebrate and appreciate each child’s

uniqueness

• Improve the quality of life

Brockman Elementary School Goals

Let’s enjoy the journey together!

We ARE HandSTRONGTHANK YOU

Please introduce yourself.

I look forward to getting to know you.