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Summer 2015 2-3 Superintendent’S Message District News 4-5 Campus News Summer 2015 2-3 Superintendent’s Message District News 4-5 Campus News 6-7 Back-to-School Information 8-9 Campus News Graduation Spotlight 10-11 Community Partners Education Foundation 12 Communication Corner Dates to Remember 2 the District News Superintendent’s Message In the Spotlight Let our light shine! District recognizes top educators, principals We are so privileged to work and live in Pearland. Teachers and principals recently took the As Texans, we love our state and are rightfully proud spotlight for their outstanding contributions of all it stands for. Furthermore, various publications to the classroom and campus. have listed Pearland as among the top cities in Teacher of the Year winners were Tammy all of Texas as measured by low crime, affordable Norman (Rogers Middle School) and Melissa housing, location and good schools. (See http://nerd. Ward (Dawson High School). me/1dKvjJL or http://bit.ly/1IHxIlj.) Jennifer Nguyen (Silverlake So in 2015, we start from a high place. People Elementary) and Rebecca Rolater move here because of our community and our schools. Teachers flock to (Berry Miller Junior High) won the us from surrounding communities, giving us the opportunity to hire and Glenda Dawson First-Year Teacher retain the best. Award. Houston was recently declared the most diverse major city in the U.S. This year’s Principal of the Year Pearland is even more diverse. We are the changing face of America winners were Sharon Bradley -- and growing by leaps and bounds. More than 100,000 people call (Jamison Middle School) and Dr. Pearland home, and more are on the way. Jennifer Morrow (Turner College We cannot take for granted the blessings bestowed on us here, nor and Career High School). should we cease from striving to better educate and firmly establish the youth of our community. We can be a “shining city on a hill.” Top (from left): Jennifer Nguyen and Rebecca Rolater Bottom (from left): Sharon Bradley and Dr. Jennifer Morrow Yes, it’s true our students achieved unprecedented success as measured by various academic, fine arts and athletic metrics in 2014- Melissa Ward 15. Here and far away, people are paying attention. Let’s build on Service in Pearland ISD: 7 years Tammy that foundation. As educators, we know achievements are directly Teaches: 10th-grade English at proportional to the efforts of diligent parents and community members Dawson High School Norman who encourage and expect sustained effort, rigor and self-discipline Interesting fact: Coaches girls’ cross Service in from our children. That “grit” is increasingly rare in modern America, country and organizes an annual Pearland ISD: where personal responsibility is neglected and instant gratification “Biggest Loser” competition for DHS 3 years demanded. faculty and staff Teaches: Sixth- I pray for God’s continued blessings here in Pearland. United in faith Known for: grade advanced and action, we can create a better life for more than 20,000 children. Attending her science at Rogers What an honor! students’ games, Middle School performances What students say about her: “She and fundraisers could make the history of yarn seem Quote: “My goal worth reading and learning about.” is to inspire kids Known for: Creating lessons with to be the best suspenseful titles John P. Kelly, Ph.D. they can be no Quote: “Embracing all children matter how slight -- or great -- their despite their history and encouraging Pictured on the cover are (clockwise, from top left) Alexander Middle School Texas Bluebonnet given ability.” them to be better than they were the Banquet winners; Carleston Elementary’s Alistair Heald; and Pearland Junior High West’s Abigail Furr, day before is my ultimate goal.” Vivian Luo and Caleb Kimble. Gant, Murphy take oath of office 281.485.3203 Sean Murphy (far right) takes www.pearlandisd.org the oath of office for the board of trustees May 19. Murphy Board of Trustees Administration has served on the Pearland ISD Education Foundation Rusty DeBorde, President Dr. John P. Kelly, Superintendent Board of Directors since 2013. Pam Boegler, Vice President Nanette Weimer, Deputy Superintendent Veteran trustee Virgil Gant Rebecca Decker, Secretary Don Marshall, CPA, Chief Financial Officer (middle) was re-elected for his Lance Botkin, Member Cary Partin, Sr. Assistant Superintendent sixth non-consecutive term. Virgil Gant, Member Sonia Serrano, Sr. Assistant Superintendent Charles Gooden Jr., Member Dr. Brenda Waters, Sr. Assistant Superintendent Sean Murphy, Member Dr. Nyla Watson, Sr. Assistant Superintendent pearland isd summer 2015 District News the 3 Familiar Faces Pearland ISD administrators are moving up to new positions this fall. The district is pleased to announce these new appointments: Pam Wilson, executive director of Special Programs What you should know: Wilson originally pursued careers in human resources and finances but fell in love with the classroom as a substitute teacher. She has served “In Pearland, we play to win” as a teacher, instructional technology specialist, assistant principal, principal Berger wins statewide H-E-B principal award and interim Special Programs executive When H-E-B announced its Excellence in Berger has served as PHS’s principal since director. She holds a master’s degree in education. Education secondary principal award winner, 2009, leading with the motto “do what’s right Kelly Holt, Dawson High School Pearland High School’s Larry Berger was the and do it all the time.” principal last man standing. He sets the example for students and staff, What you should know: Holt began Berger’s state award marks the first-ever considering no task beneath him -- including her educational career as a high school H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for mopping floors or moving desks before the chemistry teacher. She has served as Pearland ISD. first day of the new school year. associate principal of DHS since it opened As the winner, he receives a personal award After accepting the statewide H-E-B award, in 2007 and interim principal since this of $10,000 plus an additional $25,000 for his Berger -- in typical Berger fashion -- directed January. She holds a master’s degree in campus. the attention back to his students and staff. instructional technology. Although not a fan of the spotlight, Berger “I’m not deserving, but my school is. I feel Dana Miles, Pearland Junior High has also won Pearland ISD’s Secondary like I’m representing Oiler Nation and Oiler West principal Principal of the Year Award twice for his pride, and I couldn’t be more excited,” he said. What you should know: Miles is a Desert outstanding leadership, character and Then he smiled and added, “In Pearland, we Storm Army veteran with a passion for commitment. play to win.” educational leadership and commitment to a growth mindset for herself, students and staff. She has five years’ experience as District focuses on a principal and is currently pursuing her doctorate. La’Kesha Vaughn, Rogers Middle social media safety School principal When it comes to social media safety, Pearland ISD plans What you should know: Vaughn caught for the momentum to continue. the education bug from her mother Thanks to the success of the “Social Media . THINK” and grandmother. She has served as initiative launched this spring, the district is planning more social media parent nights for an assistant principal and principal in 2015-16 -- addressing issues such as getting ready for college using social media. Pearland ISD for the last 10 years and Through direction from the board of trustees, Pearland ISD launched the social media safety is currently pursuing a doctorate in initiative this spring to encourage students to examine their social media use and parents to educational leadership. have candid conversations about social media with their kids. Shayla McGrew, Silverlake Elementary The initiative includes an Internet safety page on the district website, classroom lessons, principal educational booklets sent home with students, a campaign on the district’s Facebook and What you should know: Holding a Twitter pages and the first of many Social Media Parent Night events. master’s degree in educational leadership, Since social media misuse impacts students McGrew has served as an assistant worldwide, the district wants to be proactive principal in Pearland ISD for the last nine Social Media Parent Nights in helping students make wise choices with years. She pursued a career in education Mark your calendar for these upcoming technology now to support their future dreams. because of her passion to serve and parents nights for 2015-16*: impact the future. Tweets to Students: • Tuesday, Oct. 6 Kathy Behrendsen, Cockrell Elementary principal (not What digital footprint are you leaving with your • Tuesday, Nov. 17 pictured) profile image/language? Your online reputation What you should know: Since first grade, Behrendsen knew • Thursday, Jan. 14 stays with you forever. • Thursday, April 21 she wanted to pursue a career in education. She has served as a teacher, librarian, instructional technology specialist *Check the district website and Facebook/Twitter for With cyberbullies, remember 3 things: 1. Ignore updates about topics to be covered. mean/threatening messages. 2. Block the sender. and assistant principal. She holds a master’s degree in 3. Tell a trusted adult for help reporting. educational management. pearland isd summer 2015 4 the Campus News After-school achievement Serving with a smile Sablatura wins CASE Site of the Year It’s not just about learning facts and figures. It’s also about learning to be good citizens. Students showed their heart to help others during numerous service During the CASE for Kids end-of-year celebration in May, Sablatura Middle opportunities this spring. School was named the Outstanding Site of the Year for its 21st-Century Community Learning Center. Since 2011, Sablatura has offered this after- Tennis shoe school program thanks to a grant through the Harris County Depart- tenacity ment of Education/Cooperative for After-School Enrichment.
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