“Let tradition be our guide, but not our jailer.”
– W. Somerset Maugham

As public school leaders my colleagues and I do all we can do to keep the focus on what is important, right, and most impactful: STUDENT FUTURES! We do the work for the honor of service and for the reward of helping impact communities and the future. It is humbling to be acknowledged and recognized by peers and professional associations, and it’s humbling to share the following video that honors a friend and colleague, A. Katrise Perera, as NASS (National Association of School Superintendents) 2015 Superintendent of the Year, as well as honoring me as one of three finalists for this high honor.

I dedicate this and any honors and acknowledgements for our work in DPS109 to our Board of Education,

Leadership Team, Teachers, Support Staff, Students, Parents, and community! It is rewarding to serve and it’s an honor to be acknowledged for the meaningful work of the DPS109 teams!