Welcome
to Oak View Middle School. For those of you new to the Oak View family,
let me tell you a little about myself. Following graduation from the University
of Florida, I began my teaching career in Brevard County.
I returned to Alachua County in 1992 where I began teaching at Newberry Junior/Senior High School. I was part of the team that opened Oak View in January, 1994. I taught Social Studies for seven years before being promoted to Assistant Principal in 2000. Taking over as Principal in 2005 has been the highlight of my educational career.
As Principal of Oak View, I will work to continue to meet the needs of all of our students in Archer, Newberry, and surrounding communities. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing quality instruction that will motivate students and promote academic excellence.
Great strides were made last year in students' learning gains as demonstrated by the 2006 FCAT scores. In fact, Oak View reached its Shooting for the Stars goal by significantly increasing student achievement in all academic areas as required for Adequate Yearly Progress.
Our theme for this year is
Dream, Plan, Achieve. If we can dream it, then we can achieve it. Our staff will work with our students to form action plans for success.
I returned to Alachua County in 1992 where I began teaching at Newberry Junior/Senior High School. I was part of the team that opened Oak View in January, 1994. I taught Social Studies for seven years before being promoted to Assistant Principal in 2000. Taking over as Principal in 2005 has been the highlight of my educational career.
As Principal of Oak View, I will work to continue to meet the needs of all of our students in Archer, Newberry, and surrounding communities. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing quality instruction that will motivate students and promote academic excellence.
Great strides were made last year in students' learning gains as demonstrated by the 2006 FCAT scores. In fact, Oak View reached its Shooting for the Stars goal by significantly increasing student achievement in all academic areas as required for Adequate Yearly Progress.
Our theme for this year is
Dream, Plan, Achieve. If we can dream it, then we can achieve it. Our staff will work with our students to form action plans for success.
 |
|
Academic
success will remain our primary focus in order to achieve our goal
of becoming an "A" school. Go Panthers! |
| Welcome
to Oak View Middle School! I am truly ecstatic about the opportunity
to join the Oak View Team and to return home to Newberry. For those that are new to the area, allow me to provide you some information about my educational career. Following graduation from Nova Southeastern University with a Master of Social Science Education, I began teaching American History at Newberry High School. During my years at Newberry High School, I was extensively involved in the NHS football program, served as Department Chair, Business Manager and Dean of Students. Since leaving Newberry High, I served one year as Assistant Principal at Bronson Middle High School. I will be a part of the team that will continue the tradition of academic excellence at Oak View. Our team of highly qualified teachers and staff will strive to meet the needs of all of our students to ensure their success. |
 |
