Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Brenda Dennis will serve as the next director of Study Alternative Center, effective July 1 for the 2020-2021 school year. Ms. Dennis will follow Mr. Justin Dickenson, who retires June 30.
Ms. Dennis is currently an assistant principal with Emporia High School in Emporia, Kansas.
Prior experience includes serving as a high school assistant principal, a middle school counselor, and a teacher for Shelby County Schools in Tennessee, and as a teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools.
"I have always believed that strong relationships and continuous learning are at the core of school success," said Ms. Dennis. "When teachers, students, families and school leaders work together to make those connections and are dedicated to a common vision, there's no limit to what we can achieve. I am excited that Springfield Public Schools is providing this opportunity to continue doing what I love."
Ms. Dennis completed her undergraduate work in education from Cardinal Stritch University in Wisconsin, as well as a Master of Education in School Counseling and an Education Specialist in Administration and Supervision from Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee.
Her daughter, DeKyra Dennis, is a student at Jackson State University in Mississippi and will begin her senior volleyball season this fall.
"Our team looks forward to welcoming Ms. Dennis to Study Alternative Center and to SPS," said Dr. Shane Dublin, executive director of secondary learning for SPS.
"Ms. Dennis' experience with trauma-informed care, career and technical education, restorative practices, social-emotional learning and data-driven leadership make her exceptionally well-prepared for this opportunity."
No comments:
Post a Comment