Two stories here:
1 – Brownsville’s principal is leaving 1 December to become the Director of Accountability & Research
2 – What does a Director of Accountability & Research do?
Just received via email – *
“Dear Members of Our Brownsville Community:
I would like to be the first to share some news with you that impacts our school division and, most particularly, Brownsville.
This afternoon, our division will announce my appointment as the Director of Accountability & Research, and I will be moving to our central office in Charlottesville. The effective date of my appointment is December 1.
My new assignment will give me the chance to work with principals and faculty across our division to improve upon and expand student learning.
The division immediately will begin a search for my successor with a goal of making a decision no later than next spring. As is our division’s practice, you will have an opportunity to participate in the search process through an online survey. Your views on the qualities you value in your next principal will matter a great deal to the search committee.
Barbara Edwards, who retired from our school division after serving for 12 years as principal at Broadus Wood Elementary School, will serve as our interim principal while the search is being completed. I will be working diligently with her to ensure a successful transition.
My five years as your principal have been beyond exhilarating. Our students and staff have earned impressive awards; we unveiled a technology learning center that is a showcase not just in our division, but for our state and nation; we have become among the largest and, I would argue, one of the most successful elementary schools in our country.
But more meaningful than all of these important achievements is the excitement, enthusiasm and energy that welcomes me to Brownsville every day. I love our students, admire our dedicated staff, and am grateful for the incredible support our parents and guardians provide to us. It is your support that makes so many wonderful things possible for our students.
Thank you for being such an important contributor to our school community, which continues to make it possible for our school to build upon its remarkable tradition of excellence.
Best wishes for a highly enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
Sincerely,
India Haun”
