Guess what?
Husband's school won an award! A big one--his building is one of 4 in the nation named a School of Promise by the Milken Foundation. They had no advance warning and no hints this was going to happen, so it was pretty dramatic. I had a feeling this was going to happen, and not just because I am married to an amazing man who happens to be an amazing administrator. I knew it because the work begin done at that school is impressive. When they announced the name of the school (the first one announced--yee haw!), I jumped to my feet along with the rest of the group from our district, screaming and cheering and clapping. But a small part of me wanted to holler, "I told you so!"
This is huge (I should think of a more impressive word, because this is really, really big). I am so proud of him and his leadership team and the rest of the staff at his school. They don't have an easy road, and have not always had the best press. They have worked hard to turn things around for the kids at their school and it feels so good to see them get recognized for it.I am simply and profoundly proud of him.
I know of one teacher who has one a Milken award and I know that award is a super big deal! Glad that your husband and his school have been acknowledged for the work that they are doing in a place where the work is harder than most.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Anytime an educator or a school is given national recognition it is a gargantuan deal (really, I'm not sure that's the word you would want either, but I thought I'd throw one out there!)
ReplyDeleteYay for administrators that care about their schools, students, and staff. He should be recognized and awarded. Congratulations to all.
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What an honor! My heart soars when the right educators and administrators get recognized for the right things--this is one of those times! Congratulations to your husband, his staff, you, and your district. That is a BIG deal (maybe caps help?) !
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your husband. I can see you jumping up and screaming for him. You're a natural cheerleader. Glad you made it back safely and with honors!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your husband! I love your statement of simple and profound pride. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic. Congratulations to your husband! I hope that more leaders will be like your husband moving their schools forward. You have every reason to be proud of.
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