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Meet the Springfield Public
School's Black Leaders in Education
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Central Office
Administrators |
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John M. Coleman, Assistant
Superintendent School Operations and Support Systems
Degrees:
B.S.--Morgan State College; M.Ed.--American
International College; C.A.G.S-- American International College.
Began working for the SPS as a teacher in 1971. Has held the
following positions: Teacher, Director of Summer School,
Assistant Principal, Principal
Educational Philosophy: Education
that is non existent is counterfeit and is a betrayal of a truly
democratic society whose existence depends on a meaningful
education.
Goal for 2003-2004 School
Year: To work with the Superintendent
to use school improvement planning process and leadership
development to improve all schools, to work to improve
attendance at the secondary level, to continue to work with Step
Up Springfield in an effort to focus on proficiency for all
students and to continue to work on the development of the
elementary report card |
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Mary Elizabeth Beach,
Special Assistant to the Superintendent for Accountability and
Evaluation
Degrees:
B.S.--Lynden State College; M.Ed.--University of Vermont; Ed.D.--University
of Vermont
Began working for the SPS in this
position in 2002.
Educational Philosophy:
My educational philosophy centers on my belief that all children
are able to be successful and it is the adults who must offer
nurturing, guidance and relevant instructional opportunities to
make this happen.
Goal for 2003-2004 School Year:
To increase public accountability through all
aspects of my work with grants and data with a goal to increase
student achievement. |
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Claretha B. Coleman, Director of Personnel
Degrees:
B.S.--Bennett College for Women; M.S.--Howard
University; C.A.G.S--
American International
College
Began working for
the SPS as a teacher in 1979. Has held the following
positions: Teacher, Coordinator of Home Economics, Supervisor
of Personnel
Educational
Philosophy: A quality
education is the foundation for a successful career.
Goal for
2003-2004 School Year:
To become Executive Director of Personnel |
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Emurriel H.
Holloway, Director of Guidance, District Section 504
Coordinator, District Manager of Service Team Initiative
Degrees:
B.S.--Stillman College; M.Ed.--Westfield State College; C.A.G.S—University
of Massachusetts-Amherst
Began working for
the SPS as a teacher in 1966. Has held the following
positions: Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Supervisor of Guidance
Educational
Philosophy; Regardless of how
the students come to you, it's what we do with them that
matters.
Goal for
2003-2004: To complete the Counseling Program Self-Study
Review and to move along the implementation of a Comprehensive
Developmental Model for School Counseling in the system |
Principals
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Beverly A.Brown, Principal
of Milton Bradley Elementary School
Degrees:
B.A.--American International College; M.Ed.--Springfield College
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1969. Has held the following positions: Elementary
School Teacher, Acting Assistant Superintendent for Elementary
Schools.
Educational Philosophy:
All students must become literate life-long
learners and responsible citizens.
Goal for 2003-2004 School Year:
To work to fully implement the Culture of
Achievement, our School Improvement Plan, and the various other
district plans |
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Celeste T. Budd-Jackson, Principal
of Springfield Central High School
Degrees: B.A.--Westfield
State College; M.Ed.-- American International College; Ed.D.—University
of Massachusetts-Amherst
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1972. Has held the following positions: High School
Teacher, Counselor, Assistant Principal
Educational Philosophy: I
believe that all children can learn if provided with a safe,
positive and challenging environment.
Goal for
2003-2004 School Year:
To increase
MCAS scores and graduation rates, respond to the accreditation
recommendations of the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, use the Principals of Learning to improve instruction
and continue to mentor new and aspiring principals |
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Althea H. Clement,
Principal of Warner Elementary School
Degrees: B.A-- American
International College; M.Ed.-- American International College
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1975. Has held the following positions:
Elementary School Teacher, Math
Resource Teacher, Middle School Assistant Principal
Educational Philosophy: All
students can achieve greatness when provided with the right
learning environment and opportunity.
Goal for 2003-2004 School Year:
To have all the stakeholders: teachers, parents, students
and administration accelerate our efforts to significantly
improve student achievement |
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Veta Daley, Principal of Rebecca
M. Johnson Elementary School
Degrees: B.S.--Westfield
State College; M.Ed. Admin.--Westfield State College
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1987. Has held the following positions: Junior High
School Teacher, Middle School Assistant Principal
Educational Philosophy: In
whatever I do children are first; they are my number one
priority and investment and it is my belief that all children
can and will learn if they are given the support, services and
encouragement needed to succeed.
Goal for
2003-2004 School Year:
To improve
academic achievement through alignment of classroom activities
to district plans, Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks,
effective leadership and the use of date to inform instruction. |
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Ann J. Henry, Principal of the
High School of Commerce
Degrees: A.S.--Holyoke
Community College; B.S.--Atlantic Union College; M.Ed.--
American International College.; C.A.G.S--Westfield State
College; Ed.D.--University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1978. Has held the following positions: High School
Teacher, Assistant Principal, Associate Principal
Educational Philosophy:
Children can and will learn.
Education is a shared responsibility among everyone involved
with children.
Goal for 2003-2004 School
Year: To increase student achievement
which is the foundation for all school activity and to create an
environment that is personalized, positive, cohesive and
supportive of student and adult learners alike. |
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Anthony C. Hill, Principal
of Liberty Street Elementary School
Degrees:
B.S.--Springfield College; M.S.W.--University of Pennsylvania;
C.A.G.S.--Springfield College
Began working for the SPS as a
school adjustment counselor in 1995. Has held the following
positions: School adjustment Counselor, Middle School Assistant
Principal
Educational Philosophy:
I believe that it is the role
of educators to positively transform ALL the lives of the
children who come to our schools everyday.
Goal for
2003-2004 School Year: To have a rigorous yet exciting
environment for students to learn and for teachers to teach. I
want to focus on the academic, social and emotional needs of the
children and motivate and inspire the staff so that true
learning takes place. |
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Willette H. Johnson,
Principal of John F. Kennedy Middle School
Degrees:
B.A.--Morgan
State University;
M.Ed.--Springfield College
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1973. Has held the following positions: Junior High
School Teacher, High School Assistant Principal, High School
Associate Principal, High School Principal
Educational Philosophy:
I believe it is through education and
learning that we acquire the knowledge, wisdom and understanding
we need to enjoy our lives and live them abundantly, according
to our purpose.
Goal for
2003-2004 School Year:
To continue to
build a Culture of Achievement. Our teachers will invest in
professional development opportunities that fortify capacity in
them to adequately teach our students, untiringly pursuing the
goal of proficiency for all. |
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Kevin McCaskill, Principal
of William N. DeBerry Elementary School
Degrees:
B.A.--Western New England College; M.Ed.--Westfield State
College
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1988. Has held the following positions: Middle
School Teacher, Middle School Assistant Principal
Educational Philosophy:
A structured and an enriched learning environment
can provide success for our students.
Goal for 2003-2004 School Year:
To improve student achievement, increase parent
participation, utilize school business partners and volunteers
and upgrade technology |
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Francine Pina-Council, Principal
of Sumner Avenue Elementary School
Degrees: B.A--University
of Massachusetts-Amherst; M.Ed--University of
Massachusetts-Amherst
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1977. Has held the following positions: Elementary
School Teacher, Middle School Assistant Principal, Middle School
Acting Principal
Educational Philosophy:
It is my philosophy to first treat people the way
you want to be treated, then make sure they have what they need
in order to be successful.
Goal for 2003-2004 School Year:
To continue to build a culture of achievement by
focusing on those students who are having learning difficulties
(through assessment of MCAS scores) and giving them what they
need (through reinforcement, tutoring, mentoring) in order to
show improvement. |
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Bobbie L. Rennix,
Principal of Homer Street Elementary School
Degrees: B.S.E.--Henderson
State University; M.Ed.--University of Massachusetts; Ed.D.--University
of Massachusetts
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1969; Has held the following positions: Elementary
School Teacher, Adjustment Counselor, Coordinator of Parents
Advisory Council, Multicultural Education Specialist, Chapter I
Development/Consultant, Elementary School Acting Vice Principal,
Elementary School Vice Principal, Elementary School Acting
Co-Principal, Director Summer Migrant Program
Educational Philosophy:
I believe that education is the rock upon which
the house of success is built; therefore every child should be
afforded a quality education under equitable conditions.
Goal for 2003-2004 School Year:
To advance all students toward proficiency via
continued implementation of Project Jumpstart/Long Jump, an
intensive intervention program involving problem identification,
assessments, data analysis, consultation and interventions |
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Gloria B. Williams,
Principal of Frank H. Freedman Elementary School
Degrees:
B.A.--Westfield State College; M.Ed.--University
of Massachusetts-Amherst; C.A.G.S.-- University of
Massachusetts-Amherst; Ed.D.--University of
Massachusetts-Amherst
Began working for SPS as a teacher
in 1977. Has held the following positions: Reading/Language
Arts Enrichment Teacher, Math Enrichment Teacher, Elementary
School Teacher
Educational Philosophy:
I believe that all students must be
respected and regarded as important individuals who must receive
a quality education and it is important that all educational
leaders--parents, administrators, teachers and community
members--share in the responsibility of providing children with
opportunities to engage in consequential learning endeavors that
will prepare them to make a positive difference in this world
while enjoying fulfilling life experiences.
Goal for
2003-2004 School Year:
As an
educational leader, I will continue to strive to improve the
educational environment and successes of our students. I intend
to campaign for the rights of our “under represented” youth to
receive the respect and the kind of instruction that will
eliminate the so-called “achievement gap” that exists between
African-American and White students. |
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Linda C. Wilson, Principal of Balliet Elementary School
Degrees: A.A.--Bay
Path College; B.A.--American International College;
M.Ed.--Springfield College
Began working for the SPS as a
teacher in 1986. Has held the following positions: Elementary
School Science Resource Teacher and she also served as President
of the Springfield Education Association.
Educational Philosophy:
I believe in providing excellent educational
opportunities for all students that serve as a foundation for
future success in their academic careers.
Goal for
2003-2004 School Year:
To increase the
percentage of students that score at the proficient and advanced
levels on the MCAS test and to continue to provide a safe,
motivating learning environment. |
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