Message From The Superintendent

from Gainesville ISD Spotlight - Winter 2020

by Murray Media Group

Changes in the Kitchen

Message

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Gainesville ISD Families,

We are super excited to roll out our first edition of the “Leopard Spotlight” magazine to our community. Because of the many great things that are happening in our schools, we wanted to offer a platform to showcase and highlight our faculty, staff, students, and the many programmatic offerings that are afforded to our kids. With nearly 3,000 students it is imperative for us to provide our learners with opportunities and experiences that are meaningful to them so they are prepared and ready to chase their career ambitions. Whether they are going on to post-secondary education, military, vocational school, or the “real” world our Leopards will be ready.

This school year has been like none that we have experienced during our lifetime and I want to say THANK YOU for your patience as we have burned the midnight oil preparing for this academic year. Our faculty, staff, students, and parents have stepped up to the challenge before us in an effort to ensure that our kids remain safe and receive an exceptional educational experience. THANK YOU to our staff for your service during these uncertain times. These individuals have poured their hearts and souls into preparing engaging lessons that stimulate the interest of ALL learners. Whether participating in virtual or face-to-face learning our teachers have gone the extra mile to support their student-learners. Many THANKS to our business, civic, and faith-based organizations. Your endless donations and contributions to our schools have helped us in addressing the needs of ALL of our students and we are thankful to have you as partners in education.

Former Arizona Governor Jane Hull once said, “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” To our parents, by volunteering or serving on one of GISD’s committees (Parent Advisory Committee, Parent Teacher Organization, and many others) you will have a front seat view of what is going on within our district. You will also have an opportunity to offer recommendations, share your experiences, and be a part of the decision making processes. Since my arrival two years ago, increasing parental involvement has been a top goal and will continue to be a focus as we plan for the future of GISD.

Words cannot express what it means for me to serve as the Superintendent of Schools at such an AMAZING organization and how exciting it is to work with such dedicated and committed professionals. We have made major strides over the last couple of years and the best is yet to come. I look forward to continuing the work before us and involving our GISD community in every step of the way. Our kids need us now more than ever and TOGETHER we will make GISD and the educational experience of our kids exceptional. Join me as we raise the bar and continue the work of “BUILDING FUTURES.”