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Roger Ward named Principal of the Year

Posted at 9:40 pm March 11, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Roger Ward

Roger Ward

Roger Ward has been named Principal of the Year by Oak Ridge Schools.

Ward has been principal of Linden Elementary School since July 2005.

He began his career in 1990 and has served in many roles as an elementary educator during the past 28 years, a press release said.

“Mr. Ward emphasizes that students need not only to learn academic skills but also to be responsible, respectful, ready, and safe,” the press release said. “Thank you for your continued dedication to the students and staff at Linden and throughout the Oak Ridge Schools family.”

Ward’s nomination will be sent to the state level for consideration, Oak Ridge Schools said in the press release. The state winner will be honored during the annual LEAD Conference in Nashville.

Each year, an outstanding public school principal earns distinction as the Tennessee Department of Education Principal of the Year, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: Bruce Borchers, Bruce Lay, Linden Elementary School, Oak Ridge Schools, Pearl Goins, Phil Cox, principal of the year, Roger Ward, Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, Tennessee Department of Education, Tracey Beckendorf-Edou

Elementary school success in Da Vinci Arts and Science Fair

Posted at 9:56 am June 24, 2016
By Holly Cross Leave a Comment

Lilly McDonald of Woodland Elementary School placed first in Life Science for her project, “Birds: Feed, Eat, Repeat” at the da Vinci Arts and Science Fair at New Hope Center in May. (Submitted photo)

Lilly McDonald of Woodland Elementary School placed first in Life Science for her project, “Birds: Feed, Eat, Repeat” at the Da Vinci Arts and Science Fair at New Hope Center in May. (Submitted photo)

On May 21-22, six students represented Woodland Elementary School with science fair projects at the Da Vinci Arts and Science Fair at New Hope Center in Oak Ridge.

Five third-grade students participated: Abi Beach, Isabella Liu, Lilly McDonald, William Shen, and Edie Weston.

One fourth-grader, Isaac Robinson, also competed.

Two students placed in the science competition. Edie Weston placed second in Life Science for her project titled, “How Long Until Sunscreen Blocks UV Light?” Lilly McDonald placed first in Life Science for her project, “Birds: Feed, Eat, Repeat.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: Abi Beach, Da Vinci Arts and Science Fair, Donavin Taffil, Edie Weston, Isaac Robinson, Isabella Liu, Lilly McDonald, New Hope Center, Sandi Bradshaw, Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, William Shen, Willow Brook Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School

Oak Ridge Schools announces three teachers of the year

Posted at 2:55 pm February 2, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Schools has announced three teachers of the year.

The three building-wide teachers of the year are:

  • Amelia Bell, Glenwood Elementary School;
  • Amy Fuqua, Linden Elementary School; and
  • Lisa Meidl, Willow Brook Elementary School.

In a press release, school officials said they will soon announce the selection of the system-wide Teacher of the Year, selected from one of these three candidates. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Honors and Spotlight, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: Amelia Bell, Amy Fuqua, Glenwood Elementary School, librarian, Linden Elementary School, Lisa Meidl, Oak Ridge Schools, outstanding teachers, Pearl Goins, Roger Ward, Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, teacher, Teacher of the Year, Willow Brook Elementary School

Alternative Program administrator named principal at Willow Brook

Posted at 1:38 pm June 25, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Willow Brook Elementary

Willow Brook Elementary School is pictured above in May 2012. (File photo)

The administrator of the Alternative Program at Oak Ridge Schools has been named principal of Willow Brook Elementary School, officials said Wednesday.

Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes will become Willow Brook principal effective July 1. The appointment was announced Wednesday morning by Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Bruce Borchers. Fairchild-Keyes was selected by an interview team made up of Willow Brook teachers and parents and Assistant Superintendent Chris Marczak, a press release said.

Fairchild-Keyes will replace the outgoing principal, Lisa Light, who took a position with Knox County Schools as the principal of Gap Creek Elementary. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: alternative program, Bruce Borchers, Chris Marczak, Knox County Schools, Lisa Light, Oak Ridge Schools, Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, University of Tennessee, Willow Brook Elementary School

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