As summer comes to a close, we anticipate the start of another exciting school year!
Our teachers have been engaged in a variety of learning experiences throughout the summer and are fully prepared to implement exciting initiatives to enhance the learning experiences of all of our students.
Two of our teachers have earned doctoral degrees: Dr. Christopher Rumbaugh and Dr. Sarah Rodenburgh. York Suburban is proud to have six teachers with terminal degrees. We are also welcoming 10 new teachers to the district and they bring a wealth of talent and new ideas.
The administrative team has been working hard all summer to prepare for the school year. We are focused on four goals to ensure that York Suburban continues to provide an excellent education for all students:
- Through the use of guided data analysis, each instructional level will identify and implement specific instructional practices that enable all students to demonstrate mastery of core content through critical thinking and the use of problem solving skills.
- The district will identify the needs of underserviced students, and develop and implement plans to address these needs, while also improving communication with all parties, including students, staff, parents, and the community at large.
- The district will explore the expansion of learning opportunities for students and staff and will investigate better utilization of the district’s available resources to effectively address identified instructional priorities.
- The district will maintain a focus on fiscal responsibility, balancing educational needs with limited resources.
Join me in wishing our students and teachers a wonderful 2014-15 school year!
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
The York Suburban School District is pleased to announce three new administrative assignments.
Mrs. Victoria Gross has been named to the position of Director of Educational Services. In that capacity, Mrs. Gross will provide support in the areas of curriculum, assessment, school safety, diversity and personnel management for support personnel. Mrs. Gross brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her work as a building administrator.
Dr. Scott Krauser has accepted the challenge of the position of the York Suburban Middle School Principal. Having served in the capacities of Assistant Principal at both East York Elementary and York Suburban Middle School, Dr. Krauser is well-prepared to tackle the challenges that come with this position. We look forward to his energetic and focused leadership.
To fill the position of York Suburban Middle School Assistant Principal, Dr. Todd Monos has joined the YS team. Dr. Monos served as an elementary principal in the Northeastern School District. His enthusiasm and fresh perspective have been a great addition to the administrative team.
Dr. Shelly Merkle
Superintendent