Within 15 minutes of having that opportunity I realized this was it. I owe a lot to people that have done this before I have been here. Edward Manuszak: And then of course, I stand on the shoulders of many other people. Before that, she served as principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and. Ms. Firmender replaces Ms. Teresa Ricci, who announced her pending retirement in February after 43 years of devoted service, including 19 years as ISD principal. SALINE, MI - The search for a new Saline Area Schools superintendent has been narrowed to five candidates the school board will interview in the coming month. The United States lags behind most other industrialized nations in providing preschool experiences, something he says contributes to the nations subpar international test scores. I have a unique circumstance where I actually went to school thinking, and if you would have asked me as a 17 year old as myself, what did you want to do with your life? He has also recorded a video expanding on his announcement. You need to be a cheerleader and take care of your people, but you also need to be a fiscal servant.. Really its P-20 meaning that from prenatal all the way through, when a student is 20. The link to that video can be found on the district website. His values as an educator, he said, harken back to doing what is right for the students. I didnt hear a whole lot of substance in his second interview.. Staff and community members offered feedback on the candidates. Because the board was able to get through discussion of the candidates so quickly, it left time to complete and present its proposed contract to Patterson. He intends to be visible both in person and through the use of social media or even a podcast series, and he wants to prioritize sharing the story and success of Addison Community Schools. Monday, April 10, 2023 Immediately following the business of the regular school board meeting. In my district, we have that program. Chris Riback: You recently created and released an early learning district self-assessment tool. Edward Manuszak, Dundee Community Schools superintendent; interviewing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. Eddie tried to knock down those walls and build relationships with people. This is my fourth year in the district and we have just over 1,800 total students. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. But actually the idea of then being able to use like the NAYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, theyre going to help me publish this. We really try and to make differences for our students and their families by offering such a wide array of services. Everything from dealing with personnel issue items and then also being able to take care of balancing the budget, but then the thread that kind of weaves it all together is the fact that I have this passion, its really a calling to make differences for kids and for especially early childhood education.
Chris Riback: I get to talk to you regarding two of your roles. From beginning to end, he showed us that he knew his stuff, Woodring said. Shealso workedas director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center from 2017 to 2019. He does not have a negative about him, Willams said of Patterson. We are a rural community. Guerra, 62, is retiring with two years left on his contract due to complications with a birth defect that left him with one leg shorter than the other. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. At a meeting Thursday, the Dansville Schools Board of Education voted to enter contract negotiations with Jennifer Wonnell, currently the assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools. Please consider taking this. He checks all of the boxes. We're a growing district so we've actually added about 300 students over the last three years since I've been there. For many of the board members, Pattersons ability to seek out and understand data was seen as a huge plus. The board will then enter deliberations on which candidate is the best case before moving forward. Administrators and school leaders should always feel supported, he added, and they should know that they are neveralone. Eddie, thank you. Projector. 11001 Human Resources Posting High School Math Interventionist Position Begins: August 2022 Salary/Benefits: Non-Union $25.00/hour, no benefits, 25 hours/week (Wages will be paid from At He did his homework and he knew about us. The board is being aided in the search process by Rodney Green, search consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards. Students and staff from Omaha Nation High School, in Macy, Neb., visit the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum in Genoa, Neb., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Maintaining trust, visibility, a boots on the ground mentality and keeping close relationships are some attributes of a superintendent he listed. This is my fourth year in the district and we have just over 1,800 total students. One, of course, took a different position, and I understand that. Patterson will work with Guerra, Williams and chief financial officer Wendy Rokita. Meet the Superintendent Candidates- tomorrow, June 21, 2022 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Dundee Middle School. 2023 www.lenconnect.com. Current Superintendent Steve Guerra is retiring at the end of June. Lets focus there, that rural schools and rural districts face? For all his concern about the state of education for the youngest children, Manuszak says the heightened discussion of early childhood issues by some of the presidential contenders is reason for hope. . Edward Manuszak: The tool was designed because I am a little bit of a unique superintendent that has a strong background in early childhood ed. I am horribly uncomfortable with that. Chris Riback: Terrific. Dundee Community Schools will have to finda new superintendent this summer. There was some bad blood in the goings-on between the (previous) administration and the school board and the teachers, he says. Prior to that role, he served in a similar capacity in Riverside Unified School District in California for five years. "The future is bright for Dundee! Manuszak is in his fourth year as superintendent of the 1,700-student district, located 25 miles south of Ann Arbor. He tested the tool in Dundee and concluded the district is not doing a good enough job with children from birth to age 3. Ill capture that and send it to the board members so that they can see what the people think about the various candidates, Green said. Hazel Park Superintendent Amy Kruppe will be the final superintendent on April 30. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent's Office 420 Ypsilanti Street Dundee, MI 48131 (734) 529-6101 A proposal may be obtained on the Dundee Community School's Website . Chris Riback: And I want to ask you about that because, as you know, early childhood matters most, doesnt it? The board hopes to have a new superintendent in place by July 1, Steben said. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. Manuszak was hired as Dundee's superintendent in July of 2016. Phone: (503) 554-5000, Fax: (503) 538-4374. So why is Manuszak among the first to say that Early Childhood Matters Most?. Tyrone Weeks, Farmington Public Schools director of state and federal programs; interviewing at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26. She said Addison Community Schools would be a perfect fit for her as superintendent because she is an advocate for small schools having been a small school graduate herself and having worked as an administrator in smaller districts. Contact Mark Johnson at 517-377-1026 or atmajohnson2@lsj.com. I know that theres going to be a book thats coming that will tie it all together so there can be a true narrative about why it matters most. (Ben) had a great first interview and not a great second interview, trustee Michael Murphy said. Edward Manuszak wears many hats, but the two most important are Superintendent of Dundee (MI) Community Schools and as the AASA Early Learning Cohort Co-Chair. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern All rights reserved. Edward Manuszak: It is. Jenny.wilson@dundee.k12.mi.us Dundee, MI 48131 Admin. In a small school district, it is a team of myselfand other people,and sometimes you just need to roll up your sleeves and get it done, she said. When I am a superintendent of a local school district, I obviously am living and breathing what my colleagues around the nation do. event : evt, Gilpin said it is important that asuperintendents vision is shared by the board, the district and the community. Saline Area Schools' Board of Education has selected five candidates to interview later this month for its superintendent position, which was vacated following the retirement of Scot Graden in January.MLive file photo. PAUL RIEDE is a freelance education writer in Syracuse, N.Y. AASA, The School Superintendents Association |1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 |Phone: 703-528-0700 | info@aasa.org, AASA, The School Superintendents Association |1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 |Phone: 703-528-0700 |. We are redefining schools as a hub. As he moved on to other districts in Michigan as elementary school principal, assistant superintendent and now district leader, he became even more convinced of the paramount importance of the early years something, he says, that is not fully appreciated. Superintendents need to wear a lot of hats, he added, but most importantly they need to balance the technical side of the job with the people side of the job. Previously, he served in a similar capacity in Riverside Unified School District in California for five years. We also have Head Start. Get the latest in early learning science, community and more: (function() { Ninety percent of a students brain develops between 0 and 5.
listeners: [], He has been with the Addison schools for 13 years, 11 as superintendent. Rodney Green, asearch consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards who has been assisting the district with its superintendent search, told the board Tuesday that Wonnell had removed her name from consideration after accepting the other job offer. And so we really worked hard and I got feedback from that group. The work, however, does not stop after those 90 days are up, he said. Each of the parts and sub-parts within them are subject to change, he said, based upon community, board or stakeholder input. The contract, effective July 1, is for three years at an annual salary of $125,000 plus merit pay of $1,500. I am calm, cool and collected and I keep a smile on my face and maintain a calm demeanor.. Welcome to the Viking Family Mr. Leach. The plan is fluid, Wonnell said, and any part of the plan could switch places with another part of the plan. It plans to have the new superintendent take over by July 1. The second phase is about building momentum, and the third phase is acting on everything learned from the first two phases. A lot is the punchline. I think were in a crisis mode right now as a nation.
A Special. The board is being aided in the search process by Rodney Green, search consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards. The decision for superintendent ultimately came down to Patterson and finalist Ben Gilpin, an elementary school principal at the Jackson Western schools, after the third finalist, Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools, accepted a job offer from another school district. He told the board his strengths and passions are for data, and he would use data to make sure the Addison schools are as successful as possible. His last day will be June 30, so the board is seeking a candidate who can begin work July 1. Sign Up See more of Dundee Community Schools on Facebook Log In or Create new account See more of Dundee Community Schools on Facebook Log In Forgot account? 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It is just this phenomenal haven for families and children where we really do value every child that comes into our district. Edward Manuszak: Retention. Edward Manuszak: We did. An important part of a school superintendent is to figure the whys of education, he said, such as why are students succeeding or why are students failing? A first round of interviews, featuring six candidates was conducted Feb. 26. The candidates were asked 18 questions Wednesday about topics such asvisions for the school district, communication style, management and decision-making style, and vision for technology. We had three candidates who were neck, neck and neck, Addison Board of Education President Scott Williams said after the meeting. 11000 Jenny Wilson Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. The Addison school board has also scheduled second-round interviews for 6 p.m. March 2. "From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew this school community was caring and student-focused, and that is a credit to the board, administration past and present staff, and parents," Wonnell said in a statement Friday. Dundee community schools, we are located in the Northwest corner of Monroe County. Chris Riback: And youre also co-chair of the early learning cohort of the School Superintendents Association, the AASA. We really thought through the interview process that … she seemed to most embody those qualities that would really continue the great thing we have going.. Go Vikings! Manuszak encouraged anyone with comments, questions or concerns to contact him. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. Follow him on Twitter at@ByMarkJohnson. We are a rural community. Green was able to contact Patterson and informed him of the boards decision. Mr. Dundee Community Schools 420 Ypsilanti Dundee, MI 48131 Phone 734 529 2350 Fax 734 529 5606. You need to be able to balance those two pieces of the picture, he said. In both roles, he works to deliver excellent learning opportunities. It measures from birth through age eight the readiness of your district and the idea of how am I going to have my organization ready to meet the needs of those children? 11001 August Ost Assistant Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Chris Riback: You know the old joke, right? He graduated from Butler University with a degree in young childhood education and became a kindergarten teacher in Indianapolis. Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday Building doors are locked at this time, please ring doorbell for entrance. The first phase involves listening, learning and gaining understanding. 12000 Business Office Dundee Community Schools offers 403 (b) plans as a payroll deduction option. He really cares about establishing personal relation-ships with not just teachers but everybody in the community.
Edward Manuszak: I appreciate it. Education William Paterson University. Each of the candidates provided the board and audience with paperwork highlighting their 90-day entry plans if they are selected as the districts next superintendent. The school district is looking for a new leader because current Superintendent Steve Guerra is retiring at the end of June. email: phillipss@newberg.k12.or.us. Wonnell said she is always rooting for students and staff to succeed. To meet this goal and support district efforts to develop knowledgeable, responsible, and caring citizens, DCS is transitioning to 1:1 digital learning environments districtwide. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. Welcome to the Superintendent Page for Dundee Central School! Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site,. I am collaborative as a leader and that will shine through during my first 90 days, she said. DCS Board of Education Resolution Regarding Funding to Preserve Educational Services for Children, 457 Corinth CircleDundee, MI 48131Home: 734-807-0842Term:2022-2024, 13400 Oelke RoadMaybee, MI 48159Home: 734-371-0715Term: 2023-2028, 419 Main StreetDundee, MI 48131Home: 734-497-1145Term: 2023-2026, 6863 Rea RoadDundee, Michigan 48131Home: 734-529-2768Term: 2021-2026, 1278 Covell RoadDundee, MI 48131Home: 248-838-9131Term: 2023-2026, 1491 Muehleisen RoadMonroe, MI 48162Home: 734-529-3683Term: 2019-2024, 587 Ridge Point DriveDundee, Michigan 48131Home: 734-652-2950Term: 2021-2026, Left To Right: Front Row: Crystal Root, Trustee; Kimberly Wilkins, Trustee. Edward Manuszak: It is a state funded four-year-old pre-K program that Michigan has now had for I think almost 10 years. This is my 25th year as a professional educator, he says, and honestly this is the most optimistic Ive felt.
And so my mother-in-law is a big influence and she asked me to volunteer in her preschool. I want to hear about that, but very quickly because I know youre proud: Tell me about Dundee schools. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Toni Jones announced that an administrator from. Previously, he served as a fifth grade teacher at Hanover-Horton for nine years. All rights reserved. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern ; Dundee Schools Accessibility . And its an impressive piece of work. Following the receptions the Board will hold second interviews. Edward Manuszak: Yes, it does. William J. Patterson, Jackson Public Schools assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum; interviewing at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 26. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent. I like to hire those people that will help make us better.. The grant would provide specialists for every district in the county. His last day will be June 30, so the board is seeking a candidate who can begin work July 1. The interviews both Feb. 26 and Wednesday were about one hour each. "I am grateful for the opportunity and memories. In his letter, Manuszak wrote that his work in Dundee "is not complete". Current Superintendent Steve Guerra is retiring at the end of June. We look forward to finding out more about the candidates leadership abilities, and what each candidate has to offer our students, staff and community. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Gilpin said he plans to continually meet with students and staff and listen to what students value and what they want to see improved. They may have the ability to make decisions based on budget or based on information that someone else gives them, but they dont have that finite detail of, okay, whats going to make a difference for early learning and early childhood ed? bill bixby funeral,
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