Jaala’Nnette Crenshaw, an incoming CHamoru student at Boston University, received a full-ride scholarship and a $5,000 award from the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.
Danville, IA- The Danville Community School Board of Education has chosen the district's new superintendent. The board has chosen Wright City West principal Patrick Wallace as its new superintendent. Previously, Wallace served as assistant principal of Mason Ridge Elementary School in St. Louis, Missouri. He also has experience as an adjunct lecturer at Missouri Baptist University. He began his career in education as a seventh-grade world history teacher and coach. Wallace holds an educational specialist degree and a master's degree in school administration, both from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. He also received a bachelor's degree in history from Coe College. Wallace will officially begin serving as Danville superintendent on July 1, 2022.
Danville, IA- The Danville School District has named three finalists in their search for a new superintendent. The finalists are Mark Taylor, Derek Philips, and Patrick Wallace. Taylor currently serves as principal of North Hill Elementary in Burlington. Taylor also serves as the Title I Director for the district, Autism Committee chair, as well as a participant on District SIAC, Teacher Leadership, and Professional Development committee for multiple elementary buildings in Burlington. Before becoming an administrator, Taylor spent 10 years in vocal and instrumental music education. Philips is the current principal of Columbus Elementary School in Chariton, Iowa. There, he leads a staff of 50 and 330 students in pre-kindergarten through second grade, with a focus on creating a collaborative culture through embedded professional development. He has also worked to create a systematic approach to special education across the district. Philips was previously associate principal at Liberty