Archive for the Principals tag:
May
6

Northwood’s Freeman completes Master Principal Program

The Arkansas Leadership Academy has announced that Dr. Kirk Freeman, principal of Northwood Middle School has completed the final phase of the Master Principal Institute.

Established in 1991, the Arkansas Leadership Academy is a nationally recognized, statewide partnership of 13 universities, nine professional associations; 15 educational cooperatives, the Arkansas Departments of Education, higher education, the Department of Workforce Education, the Arkansas Educational Television Network, Tyson Foods, Inc; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the Walton Family Foundation.

Apr
22

Jacksonville principal fully vested in school’s success

JACKSONVILLE — To really understand Henry Anderson, walk the halls with him between classes.

At a looming 6-feet, 5-inches, Anderson is impossible to miss, and students don’t hesitate to shout greetings and playful jabs the minute he makes his way out of his office.

Anderson tries to be among the students between every class and before and after school, a routine he’s been following since he first took over as principal in 2011. As a principal, he manages to smoothly ebb from structured leader to relatable caregiver and back again.

Oct
5

Joe T. Robinson High names new principal

The Pulaski County Special School District is pleased to announce that Mary Carolyn Bailey, previously the assistant principal of Robinson High School, has been named principal effective today. Mrs. Bailey has worked in education since 1989. She has taught at the middle and high school levels and worked as an adult educator and GED examiner. She has been an administrator since 2006, and is in her sixth year at Robinson High School. The school, its students and its staff are in very good hands under Mrs. Bailey’s leadership. Troy Lowe, a retired administrator with the district, is the new assistant principal. Dr. Yolaundra Williams will now work at the district’s central office.

Aug
27

Fuller Middle principal participates in education panel discussion

On this month’s Minority Matters, Fuller Middle School Principal Brent Mitchell, joins other educators and administrators from around the state to discuss disparities in education, solutions to closing the achievement gap and the importance of parents and teachers in assisting student success.