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School
Administrators Appointed
In
addition to hiring approximately 400 new teachers to the Irving ISD,
several new administrative staff members were appointed during the
summer.
At
the elementary level, Brenda Bingham, Brandenburg principal, has been
named principal of Britain. Pam Meredith, Barton assistant principal,
has been selected principal of Brandenburg. Dr. Sarah Wright, assistant
principal at John Haley, has been appointed assistant principal of
Brandenburg. Michael Crotty, administrative intern at Lively, has been
named assistant principal of Brandenburg. Angela Amundsen, assistant
principal of Brandenburg, has been selected assistant principal of
Johnston. Ida Escobedo, assistant principal for Dallas ISD, has been
appointed assistant principal of Thomas Haley. Debra Koke, assistant
principal of Britain, has been named assistant principal of Farine.
Theresa Watson, gifted and talented specialist for Cedar Hill ISD, has
been selected assistant principal of Britain.
Kendell Stone, teacher for Garland ISD, has been appointed
assistant principal of Barton.
At
the secondary level, Joe LaPuma, Title I coordinator at Austin, has been
named vice principal of Austin. Raul Pena, third grade bilingual teacher
for Dallas ISD, has been selected as Title I coordinator at Austin.
Carrie Jackson, teacher at Crockett, has been appointed as vice
principal of Crockett. Rolando Carrizales, elementary bilingual teacher
for Dallas ISD, has been named Title I coordinator at Crockett. Courtney
Washington, science teacher at Crockett, has been selected Title I
coordinator at Houston. Jose Moreno, assistant principal of Brandenburg,
has been appointed vice principal of Travis. Randall Pliler, high school
teacher for Dallas ISD, has been named vice principal of Irving High.
Maurice Evans, teacher/coach at MacArthur, has been selected vice
principal of MacArthur. Christine Wolverton, diagnostician for
Duncanville ISD, has been appointed vice principal of Nimitz. Lisa Karr,
Texas Education Agency program specialist, has been named vice principal
of Academy. Manuel Reyes Jr., vice principal for Ector County ISD, has
been selected as vice principal of Academy. Terry Cooper, vice principal
of Crockett, has been appointed vice principal of Academy.
At
the central administrative level, Yanira Oliveras, third grade bilingual
teacher at Good, has been named an elementary math coordinator.
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Automotive
Program First in Texas to Receive National Certification
The
Irving ISD Automotive Collision Training Program, located at Ratteree
Career Development Center, is the first in the state of Texas to earn
certification from National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
(NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE).
“During
the past several months we have worked closely with NATEF to make
certain that our program would meet strict industry standards,” said
Judy Christopher, IISD career & technology education director.
“Now we are delighted to join the ranks of NIASE certified technician
training programs. Students will be assured of a quality education, and
shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants.”
In
order to achieve this coveted recognition, the training program
underwent rigorous evaluation by NATEF.
Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as
instruction, facilities and equipment were used as criteria for
certification. Upon completion of the evaluation, NATEF recom-mended
that the IISD Auto Collision Program be certified by NIASE, a national,
non-profit organization which tests and certifies repair technicians in
addition to certifying technician training programs.
NATEF
Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Roy Peters, Jr. stated, “Certification of
automotive training programs increases cooperation between local
education and industry leaders. It also gives added assurance that
Irving ISD graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a
result, the motoring public will benefit since more qualified repair
technicians will join the work force.”
The
program is now certified for a period of five years, after which it will
be reviewed to ensure that it continues to meet industry standards and
to adjust to the latest technological advances in the rapidly changing
automotive world.
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Physical
Educators Featured at Conference
San
Antonio was the site of the annual Texas Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) Summer Conference.
Educators from across the state gathered to exchange innovative teaching
ideas, recent research, and to discuss general issues facing our youth.
Additionally, with recent passage of Senate Bill 19 by the Texas
Legislature, the health and physical educators considered the impact of
the legislation on their own communities as they prepare for the
upcoming school year. Senate Bill 19 authorizes the State Board of
Education to develop rules that will encourage daily physical activity
for all elementary school children.
Irving
ISD teachers who attended the TAHPERD Conference included: Marcia
Patricelli and Vicki Roiz, Barton; Don Tillson, Davis; Warren Fossett,
Elliott; Terri Cravens, Gilbert; Mike Medlin and Olivia Martinez, Good;
Jeri Hestwood, John Haley; Stayci Roznovak, Johnston; Mandy Shelton,
Townley; Janet Cochran, MacArthur; and Marcella Porter, health and
physical education coordinator. Tillson,
Fossett, Cravens, Hestwood, Roznovak
and Shelton presented a session titled “Assessment: Ball
Activities”.
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Keyes
to Sponsor Health & Safety Fair
Keyes
will sponsor a Health & Safety Fair on Monday, August 20 from 6-8
p.m.
Several
City of Irving departments and local medical related organizations will
sponsor activities and information booths on a variety of topics.
Communities In Schools volunteers, Keyes PTA, and Keyes school nurse
will also provide information for students and parents.
In
addition, the Dallas County Health Department and the City of Irving
Public Health & Environmental Services Department will offer free
immunizations and free school supplies at Keyes from 1-3 p.m.
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Foundation
Elects Officers
Officers
and six new board members have been elected to serve the Irving Schools
Foundation for 2001-2002. Officers include: Owen DeWitt, president; Dr.
Frank Cannon, president-elect; Debra Kitchens, vice president for
scholarships and programs; Mike Gregory, vice president for finance;
Rene Castilla, vice president for community relations; and Chris
Wallace, vice president for development.
Annual Breakfast co-chairmen are Rosalie Jensen and Margie Stipes.
New members of the Board of Directors elected to a three-year terms are
Richard Gilmette, Mike Gregory, Myrna Mercer, Nancie Rissing, Chris
Wallace, and Mikel Williamson.
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PUZZLE:
Can you name the three Irving ISD administrators above?
HINT: Principals
and Vice-Principals attended an all day retreat at
Lonesome Dove Ranch to get away from the pressures of
staff and school to learn about instructional planning,
new legislation, and team building.
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