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Dr. Tyjuan Lee's Surprise for the 2019 Class of Middle College Graduates
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- Dr. Tyjuan Lee's Surprise for the 2019 Class of Middle College Graduates
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- MCC-Penn Valley & Maple Woods President Dr. Tyjuan Lee had a great surprise for our 2019 class of graduates who are continuing their education at MCC-Penn Valley in the fall. Dr. Lee gave them all scholarships to afford their books and other necessities they will need for their college career. She also introduced KCPS superintendent, Dr. Mark Bedell who gave a rousing commencement speech which included a touching story about what led to the creation of the Middle College Program. #AllinKCPS
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- KCPS School Board Meeting - May 8, 2019
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A close and in-depth look at everything with the Kansas City Public Schools School Board as they report their finds and discuss the issues that concern the KCPS community. Also, we introduce the new board members who were voted on during the board election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
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- A Look Into the KCPS Mentoring Program
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Every week, our KCPS mentors give their time, talents and, occasionally, their treasure to serve as supportive and caring adults in the lives of our students. They are motivators, advocates, cheerleaders, but most of all, a friend to their mentees.
Interested in being a mentor?
Visit kcpublicschools.org/mentoring for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation at mentoring@kcpublicschools.org
Here is the link to the video about the Mentorship Celebration Day at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ML6Qdpp8c
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Music: Outside by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson
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- KCPS School Board Meeting - April 24, 2019
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A close and in-depth look at everything with the Kansas City Public Schools School Board as they report their finds and discuss the issues that concern the KCPS community.
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- KCPS Celebrates Its Best and Brightest Educators
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On Thursday, April 11 at Drexel Hall in Kansas City, MO, Kansas City Public Schools honored the very best teachers and leaders from across the system in the 2019 Teacher of the Year Ceremony. All of these outstanding educators were celebrated and the award winners were revealed during the invitation-only event. Congratulations to the 2019 Principal of the Year, Deloris Brown of Wendell Phillips and the 2019 Teacher of the Year, Diane Mora of East High School. Thank you for all of your hard work and for continuing to show that KCPS is All In for our students.
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
Music:
It just makes me happy by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
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- The Banneker AttenDance
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Every month, Benjamin Banneker Elementary does something special for the students who maintain their 90/90 attendance rate. Those students head to the gym to have some fun and dance while listening to some great music. Thank you to DJ Rocky Montana on the turntables and Culture Shock for providing the incredible so our students had their choice of what they wanted to listen to.
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
Music by:
Running by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
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- 2019 Teacher of the Year, Diane Mora Acceptance Speech
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- East High School Teacher, Diane Mora's speech after being named the 2019 KCPS Teacher of the Year.
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
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- 2019 Teacher of the Year Ceremony
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Kansas City Public Schools is ready to celebrate the very best teachers and leaders from across the system. All of these outstanding educators will be honored and the award winners revealed during the invitation-only KCPS Teacher of the Year Celebration on Thursday, April 11 at Drexel Hall in Kansas City, MO. The event was highlighted by performances from the African-Centered College Preparatory Dance Troupe and the presentation of both our 2019 Principal and Teacher of the Year. These outstanding educators show that KCPS is All In for our students!
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
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- 2019 Principal of the Year Finalist - Dr. Patricia Hayes
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 2019 Principal of the Year Finalist, Dr. Patricia Hayes of George Melcher Elementary School
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- 2019 Principal of the Year Finalist - Dr. Karol Howard
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 2019 Principal of the Year Finalist, Dr. Karol Howard of Pitcher Elementary School
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- 2019 Principal of the Year - Deloris Brown
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 2019 Principal of the Year Finalist, Mrs. Deloris Brown of Wendell Phillips Elementary School
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- 2019 Teacher of the Year Finalist – Kathy Genson
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 2019 KCPS Teacher of the Year Finalist, Kathy Genson of Wendell Phillips Elementary School
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- 2019 Teacher of the Year Finalist – Jon Dunn
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 2019 KCPS Teacher of the Year Finalist, Jon Dunn of Trailwoods Elementary School
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- African-Centered College Preparatory Dance Performance
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Dance Performance by African-Centered College Preparatory's Mexican Dance Troupe
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
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- 2019 Teacher of the Year - Diane Mora
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Our 2019 KCPS Teacher of the Year, Diane Mora of East High School
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- 2019 Principal of the Year, Deloris Brown Acceptance Speech
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Wendell Phillips Elementary Principal, Deloris Brown's speech after being named the 2019 KCPS Principal of the Year.
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
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- KCPS School Board Meeting - April 10, 2019
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A close and in-depth look at everything with the Kansas City Public Schools School Board as they report their finds and discuss the issues that concern the KCPS community. Also, we introduce the new board members who were voted on during the board election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
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- KCPS School Board Meeting - March 27, 2019
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A close and in-depth look at everything with the Kansas City Public Schools School Board as they report their finds and discuss the issues that concern the KCPS community.
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- 2019 Spring KCPS Intramurals Hype Video
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- That's right it's that time of year again! Time for Team KCPS to get together and throw down to see who is the best of them all. We going back to start with Volleyball, Basketball as the main games but don't worry we still got your table games ready, and oh you can't forget the food. See you there! #KCPSAllin #KCPSintramurals
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
Music by Whity Beatz
Epic Rap Beat Instrumental | Hard Trap Instrumental (prod. WhityBeatz x PhilyBeatz)
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_F6zgai5rOF8m2JXNpFdbg
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- KCPS Spring 2019 Intramural Day
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- KCPS hosted the third Intramurals Day for employees from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 8, at Central Academy of Excellence. The day featured three-on-three basketball and six-on-six volleyball matches with teams comprised of employees from different schools and departments. There were also card games, dominoes, and table games. Intramurals Day builds staff unity and promotes spirit across the school system.
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- The 2019 Spring Break Literacy Fair
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Manual Career and Technical Center. The fair was free and open to the public. Attendees had an opportunity to access a wide range of community support and services. The fair also featured a book fair and storytelling.
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
Music:
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- On the Road Board Meeting @ AC Prep Elementary - March 13, 2019
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The school board is on the road again. This time they visited African-Centered Elementary, to meet with Principal Claire Thorton-Poke and her staff have being to help their students learn. They witnessed a dance and spoken word performance by the AC Prep students. Also, the board was informed by Principal Poke about the progress AC Prep Elementary is making academically and all the different diverse programs the school offers its students.
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- The Breakfast In the Classroom Program
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- KCPS is bringing even more support for students in the classroom. Students now can get the most important meal of the day, every day, so that they can focus on the important work of learning.
KCPS recently implemented the program at five schools: Harold Holliday Sr. Montessori School, James Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Troost Elementary School. Since the program’s launch, student participation in breakfast at these schools has increased from 52 percent to 96 percent.
KCPS received $477,742 in grant funding in 2018 for 25 schools serving 12,500 students to introduce Breakfast in the Classroom service. The expansion is jointly funded by General Mills Foundation and the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom, a consortium of national education and nutrition organizations including the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), the NEA Foundation, and the School Nutrition Foundation, which is funded by...
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- KCPS Celebrates Successful Launch of Breakfast In the Classroom (Full Press Conference)
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On Friday, March 8, Kansas City Public Schools and Operation Food Search celebrated their joint efforts to help children get the most important meal of the day so that they can focus on the important work of learning.
During the press conference at James Elementary School, leaders from the school system and the non-profit organization talked about how the Breakfast In the Classroom program is supporting equitable outcome for students.
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- Dr. Bedell Speaks at KC Tenant Rally
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Despite frigid temperatures on March 4, 2019, a group of KC residents was seen holding a rally in front of city hall where they are advocating for tenants' rights. They go by name of KC Tenants and they intend to make housing a central issue in the upcoming mayoral election.
The group had a long list of objectives and specific recommendations aimed at making housing cheaper, safer and more available. They also demanded a response from all 11 mayoral candidates.
Dr. Bedell spoke at this rally, and highlighted the Justice in the Schools (JTS) is a joint project between Legal Aid of Western Missouri, the Kansas City Health Department, and the Kansas City Public Schools. As a result of this project, there will be school-based legal clinics staffed by Legal Aid and volunteer attorneys to help with a variety of issues that are negatively impacting students and their families.
Also, he spoke about his upbringing, the struggles therein and his exciteme...
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- Success Mentor Tiffany Lowe & Mentee Estafany Nonato Interview
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- We caught up with one of our Success Mentors, Tiffany Lowe, and her mentee, Estafany Nonato, while they were enjoying the festivities at the Mentorship Celebration Day at Nelson-Atkins. They talk about how their first year together has gone and what 2019 has in store for them.
Interested in being a mentor?
Visit kcpublicschools.org/mentoring for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation at mentoring@kcpublicschools.org
Here is the link to the video about the Mentorship Celebration Day at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ML6Qdpp8c
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
Music: You Make Me Feel Good - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/XWpEpszx3QQ
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- KCPS Celebrates Record APR Scores! (APR Press Conference Highlights)
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On Feb. 1, KCPS 2018 Teacher of the Year Arjun Ravindran, School Board Chair Melissa Robinson and Superintendent Mark Bedell hosted a press conference at Woodland Early Learning Community School to announce that KCPS earned 82.9 percent of the points possible on its 2018 Annual Progress Report.
This event was an opportunity to launch our “Thank You, Kansas City!” tour so that we can express our gratitude to our stakeholders for helping us achieve unprecedented results and a remarkable turn-around. KCPS faced a potential state takeover just a few years ago. After losing provisional accreditation in 2011, we earned that status back from the state school board in 2014. Since then, the school system has been steadily gaining ground and has met the mark for full accreditation under the leadership of the School Board and Dr. Bedell AND with the sustained support of leaders, teachers, students, support staff, family members, partners and volunteers.
The focus wil...
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- KCPS School Board Meeting - February 27, 2019
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A close and in-depth look at everything with the Kansas City Public Schools School Board as they report their finds and discuss the issues that concern the KCPS community.
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- KCPS Starts the "Thank You, Kansas City!" Tour
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Progress as Promised!
On Feb. 1, at Woodland Early Learning Community School, KCPS announced that students earned 82.9 percent of the points possible on its 2018 Annual Progress Report.
This event was an opportunity to launch our “Thank You, Kansas City!” tour so that we can express our gratitude to our stakeholders for helping us achieve unprecedented results and a remarkable turn-around. From losing provisional accreditation in 2011 and facing a potential state takeover in 2012.
Since then, the school system has been steadily gaining ground and has met the mark for full accreditation under the leadership of the School Board and Dr. Bedell AND with the sustained support of leaders, teachers, students, support staff, family members, partners, and volunteers.
The “Thank You, Kansas City!” Tour continues as we head into March and April. While we celebrate… we continue to grind.
The focus will shift to the work...
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- East High Staff Receive Pancake Breakfast to Celebrate Academic Success
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Every month, our 2018 KCPS Principal of the Year, Luis Hinojosa of East High School, does something special for his staff. This month he decided to make pancakes to thank his staff for all the great things they do for their students and to celebrate KCPS earning 82.9% on their APR scores. The highest score that KCPS has ever recorded. We are #Allin for our students!
(KCPS does not own the music used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. KCPS does not gain any profit from these videos. For entertainment purposes only)
Music:
Sophomore Makeout - Silent Partner: https://youtu.be/g2HzEvU1roY
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- Meet the Principal at Richardson Early Learning!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Romanda Franklin-Hamilton, principal of Richardson Early Learning Community School!
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- Meet the Principal at Hale Cook Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Julie Lynch, principal of Hale Cook Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Border Star Montessori!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Adriene White, principal of Border Star Montessori!
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- Meet the Principal at Holliday Montessori!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Kalinda Bass-Barlow, principal of Harold L. Holliday, Sr. Montessori!
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- Meet the Principal at Gladstone Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Dana Carter, principal of Gladstone Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Longfellow Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Dr. Jimmie Bullard, principal of Longfellow Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Kristian Foster, principal of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy!
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- Team KCPS is Stronger Than Ever!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In accordance with the Strategic Plan, Pillar C, Priority 7, KCPS conducted a series of employee engagement events to make more effective as a school district. Starting with Superintendent Bedell hosting a town hall forum where Teachers and support staff could come and ask questions and offer advice as we look to be better for our students and community. We also got our competitive juices going as we hosted our first bi-annual Intramurals day, where team members could play basketball, volleyball, and table games. Employee engagement is a critical component of our long-term success as a school system. #GameOn
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- Meet the Principal at Primitivo Garcia Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Rejeanne Alomenu, principal of Primitivo Garcia Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Carver Dual Language!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Michael Coulter, principal of Carver Dual Language!
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- Meet the Principal at Wheatley Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Micah Enders, principal of Wheatley Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Wendell Phillips Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Deloris Brown, principal of Wendell Phillips Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Trailwoods Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Leah Starr, principal of Trailwoods Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Southeast High School!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Jessica Bassett, principal of Southeast High School!
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- Meet the Principal at J.A. Rogers Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Dr. Adriane Blankinship-Johnson, principal of J.A. Rogers Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Pitcher Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Dr. Karol Howard, principal of Pitcher Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at George Melcher Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Patricia Hayes, principal of George Melcher Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at Manual Career and Technical Center!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet , principal of Manual Career and Technical Center!
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- Meet the Principal at Garfield Elementary!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Doug White, principal of Garfield Elementary!
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- Meet the Principal at FLA!
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Meet Joell Ramsdell, principal of Foreign Language Academy!
