Monday, July 14, 2008

Governor Perdue Announces 112 High Performance Principals

Please see the announcement below from the Governor's Weekly Report.  We had 6 principals in Region 11 receive this designation of excellence.  Congratulations to these outstanding educators! 

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue and State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox announced the names of 112 High Performance Principals that have overseen dramatic improvements in student achievement in Georgia public schools.

"These outstanding educators have fostered school environments that are conducive to student achievement," said Governor Perdue. "As I have often said, it is important to keep score, measure results and then recognize success. These principals have excelled in their efforts, and I am pleased to honor them with the designation of High Performance Principal."

Governor Perdue introduced the High Performance Principal program in 2006 to recognize excellent school leaders.

"As a teacher for 15 years, I know the huge impact a great principal can have on a school," said Superintendent Cox. "Year after year, our High Performance Principals have been getting the job done by empowering teachers, engaging parents and inspiring students."

Three criteria were used to identify possible High Performance Principals:

Data: The data must show that a principal led improvement at a low-performing school or brought a good school to a higher level

Longevity: The principal must have been assigned to his or her school for at least three consecutive years

Recommendation: The principal must be recommended for the designation by his or her school system.

Below are the names of the principals earning the "High Performance Principal" designation for 2008:

PRINCIPAL NAME, SYSTEM NAME, SCHOOL NAME

Proctor, Dennis Lewis, Berrien County, Berrien Middle School

Evans, Bernadette G., Coffee County, Ambrose Elementary School

Davis, Bainard M., Coffee County, Eastside Elementary School

Harper, Sue S., Coffee County, Satilla Elementary School

Smith, Harry Anthony, Pierce County, Pierce County High School

Tanner, Darlene C., Ware County, Ware Magnet School



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Marion Curry
GA Family Connection Partnership
Community Facilitator, Region 11

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