I am grateful and honored to be your Superintendent. We have much to be
proud of here at Grove Public Schools. I realize that quality public education
happens when students, parents, staff and the community work together to create
learning environments where everyone thrives. With this new school year we are
creating a long range strategic plan. During the process, we will collect
survey data from students, parents, and community members. The data will serve
us well as we create a vision of what our district will look like moving
forward. It is very exciting to be a part of the Grove Public Schools' journey
toward increased student achievement and educational excellence.
I have been a part of Grove Public Schools as a teacher, a coach, a
building administrator, and now superintendent for 26 years. And, over those 26
years, I have determined that public education is the great equalizer for all
of our children. Hard work, perseverance, and grit are qualities that enrich
our lives well beyond school. Grove is known for excellence in academics,
extracurricular activities and the positive relationships that exist among
staff, students, Board members, and the families within our community.
My mission as your Superintendent is my passion. Being an educational
leader is what I do. We all desire the same things. We want to be champions for
all things educational. We want Grove Public Schools to be recognized as a
leader in public education. We want our students to be challenged daily in a
safe and nurturing environment. We want the environment to be abundant in
community, rich in rigor, and to provide students with the skills and
attributes needed to pursue the opportunities of their choice after high school
graduation.
Again, it is an honor to serve as your Superintendent. If you have any
questions or comments about anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I
encourage you to visit our website often for upcoming events and information.