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What is it like being the new principal at the Gainesville Middle School?
It is very exciting. As an assistant principal at Gainesville High School the last couple of years I heard a lot of positive things about the students and teachers at Gainesville Middle School. Now I get to experience and be a part of everything that is happening here. We have great kids and a faculty/staff that take the extra steps to ensure their success.
What are the two biggest challenges for the students at Gainesville Middle School this year?
I believe one of the biggest challenges for our students is meeting the expectations that the school sets forth. The teachers of Gainesville Middle School set the bar high. We are preparing our students for high school and future success. Along with setting the bar high our teachers provide the support each student need to reach those expectations.
Another challenge for our students is to maintain balance. Besides being academically successful we want our students to be involved in other areas. Whether it is band, choir, athletics or any of the school sponsored clubs we believe that extracurricular involvement is critical to the development of our students.
What is your background in education and what brought you to move into education administration?
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, I was a Spanish teacher for 12 years. During my last couple years of teaching, Gene Suttle was the principal of the school where I taught. I was also an administrative intern at the school at that time. When he took the job at Gainesville High School I asked if I could come along. I’ve always liked Gainesville and thought it would be a great opportunity to work here.
What is one of your personal philosophies or mission statement?
I believe that every student can learn. Some students need different approaches than others but all can be successful. It is our job as educators to see how we can meet each of our students needs.
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It's a weld off
Student welders were recognized and awards were handed out at
Wednesday’s Spring 2012 “Weld Off” ceremony at North Central Texas
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Swing school coming to NCTC
“Deep within my heart lies a melody…” Young musicians who get excited
when they hear the unique sounds that go along with these famous song
lyrics will head for North Central Texas College again this summer for
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Spelling bee winners move on to district elimination round
The Gainesville Independent School District will bring together the top three spelling bee winners from W.E. Chalmers Elementary, Robert E. Lee Intermediate, and Gainesville Middle schools by hosting a district spelling bee at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Gainesville Administration Building.
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GMS starts Chess Club
There are a variety of new clubs and organizations at Gainesville Middle School to expand the minds of these young students and the GMS Chess Club is doing just that.
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Local schools challenge state finance system
Era and Valley View independent school districts recently joined the 150 other school districts in the Austin-based Equity Center that have filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas for financial reasons, and at least two other school district boards in Cooke County plan to discuss this matter during their November board meetings.
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Lee students learn at Leeper Lake
The Gainesville Independent School District Foundation funded an opportunity for 225 fifth-grade students at Robert E. Lee Intermediate School to spend one day at Leeper Lake, which provided each student with an outdoor learning environment to enhance the information taught in the classroom.
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Preparation key to success, GISD teachers say
Parents often prepare for the first day of school as much as their kids do.
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Chalmers ready to start new school year
With the beginning of Gainesville Independent School District’s academic year just a little over a week away, each campus has its own focus for the months ahead and W.E. Chalmers Elementary School is no exception.
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TEA releases school ratings
The Texas Education Agency’s release of state accountability ratings Friday indicated two Cooke County school districts with an “exemplary” status.
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GISD adminstration staff revamped
The Gainesville Independent School District not only has a new superintendent, but the administrative staff is undergoing a shake-up.
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