Tag: Dr. Steve Atwater
Principal/Teacher Interviews Thursday at 5:30pm – Quick Answers from Dr. Atwater
by Jenny Chissus
This will be the third time we have hosted the KPBSD for Principal/Teacher interviews in the last year. Our current principal/teacher, Judy Standafer has given her notice, and will be leaving Seldovia at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. So, we are on the lookout for a new principal for our beloved Susan B English school!
Since our family moved to Seldovia twelve years ago, we have seen 6 principals in our school! We realize that Seldovia has always been a small school and the testing ground or beginning stop for some. Our hope as parents has been to find the individual who wants to make Seldovia their home, our community and our students a long-term part of their life! It is a trick, as most experienced administrators are “moving up” in the career, to bigger schools, larger staff, etc.
To me, I see this as an opportunity that is exceptional!
We have a beautiful school facility and a parent population that is very involved and interested in what is happening at the school. The physical environment for Continue Reading
SBE Still Looking for a Principal
by Jenny Chissus
This past Tuesday, we had interviews in Seldovia for our principal position. With over 50 applicants, we were looking forward to meeting the four finalists, and weighing in. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has been following this hiring process for over five years, but since Sherry Hingley has been our principal since 2007, we have never had this opportunity to participate in the interview process in Seldovia.
I believe this is a great method, as not only did we have the chance to relay our desires for the type of administrator and the concerns we have for our school and community, but we had the chance to participate in the actual interview process! Many Seldovians submitted questions for the interview, as 8 of the 20 questions are normally taken directly from the community. This is so important, as every location has concerns and issues that are specific to that school and community. Dr. Atwater confirmed that this process is only used when hiring for administrative positions.
Unfortunately, after all the effort, from the initial meeting in Seldovia, the review of over 50 applicants, to the interview itself – we are back at square one! After the Continue Reading
Dr. Steve Atwater to Meet with Seldovia Community
by Jenny Chissus
Don’t forget today’s very important meeting at Susan B English School! Our school is the heart of our community, and a strong staff who is committed to our youth in a dynamic setting is key to our student’s success!
Kenai Peninsula School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Steve Atwater will be here today, April 8th at 3:30pm at the school to listen to the community regarding what we would like to see in the next administrator.
Please join us for this opportunity, everyone is welcome.
Dr. Steve Atwater
Monday, April 8th, 2013
3:30pm SBE
Seldovia Time
