Aly took a VHS course ("Virtual High School") over the summer and it was an amazing experience. Engaged her academically, enriched her educationally, but never conflicted with her social and athletic schedule. We were constantly kept in the loop on her progress and achievements, and enjoyed a regular dialogue with the instructor. I highly recommend the experience for your kids at least once before they graduate from JGHS.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
A New Level of Distinction in Administrative Leadership
“To reach port, we must sail – sail, not tie an anchor – sail, not drift.”- Franklin Roosevelt
Peter Scordo, Elwood’s recently appointed interim Superintendent of Schools has taken the helm and is moving the District forward. It is truly inspiring to see how an experienced chief administrator, seasoned in managing curriculum and instruction, effortlessly takes command and begins to make enhancements that will help bring students and staff to even higher levels of enrichment and achievement than we have enjoyed in the past.
To help him accomplish some immediate goals in the area of curriculum and instruction, Mr. Scordo is bringing in a part-time assistant superintendent to tackle some of the workload of curriculum management and to help evaluate our immediate and long-term needs as we transition to a permanent model for managing our curriculum. While it is not yet official, we have focused on Maryann Llewellyn, a former deputy superintendent and long-time expert in curriculum management, pedagogy and using assessment data to make data-driven decisions that assist other administrators and teachers use data in a meaningful way. Ms. Llewellyn has also spent most of the last 30 years as an Adjunct Instructor at the University level in the field of Educational Administration.
It seems we are building new level of distinction in the Elwood School District on top of a very solid foundation of excellence.
Peter Scordo, Elwood’s recently appointed interim Superintendent of Schools has taken the helm and is moving the District forward. It is truly inspiring to see how an experienced chief administrator, seasoned in managing curriculum and instruction, effortlessly takes command and begins to make enhancements that will help bring students and staff to even higher levels of enrichment and achievement than we have enjoyed in the past.
To help him accomplish some immediate goals in the area of curriculum and instruction, Mr. Scordo is bringing in a part-time assistant superintendent to tackle some of the workload of curriculum management and to help evaluate our immediate and long-term needs as we transition to a permanent model for managing our curriculum. While it is not yet official, we have focused on Maryann Llewellyn, a former deputy superintendent and long-time expert in curriculum management, pedagogy and using assessment data to make data-driven decisions that assist other administrators and teachers use data in a meaningful way. Ms. Llewellyn has also spent most of the last 30 years as an Adjunct Instructor at the University level in the field of Educational Administration.
It seems we are building new level of distinction in the Elwood School District on top of a very solid foundation of excellence.
Survey Results
Forty nine respondents took a survey asking them to name what they felt deserved a high-priority focus in the District’s strategic plan. Of the nine choices provided in the survey three received the overwhelming majority of the votes. The top three choices which received 70% of all votes are:
1. Providing our children with 21st Century Skills
2. Creating Curriculum Department Heads or Curriculum Associates
3. Guidance
Three Key Administrators To Take No Pay Raise in 2009 / 2010
We owe a debt of gratitude to three key Elwood central administrators for volunteering to take no increase in compensation for the fiscal year 2009 / 2010. Bob Annucci, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Bill Pastore, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Gene Tranchino, Executive Director of Instructional and Administrative Technology informed Superintendent Peter Scordo and the Board of Education that in light of these strained economic times they will refrain from taking a pay increase.
These gentlemen have made a gracious gesture to the taxpayers of the Elwood Community in addition to the dedication to our childrens' education and should be commended.
Meaningful Quote
"In a time of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists." Eric Hoffer
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