Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Bittersweet Good-Byes---Exciting Hellos

June is one the busiest months of the year.  It is filled with resignations, interviews, and new hires. I am lucky that my campus is not losing many teachers, but there have been some key positions that we have had to fill. It is never easy to say good-bye, but the following teachers and staff that have faithfully served DMS--- I thank you and wish you all the best!
Lynn Smith, AP--moved to Dallas
Jennifer Lyon, Counselor--transfered to Grisham
Casey Davids, Counselor--moved to Austin
Bernadette Delagarza, 8th grade Science--transferred to Grisham
Natalie Collins, 8th grade Science--transferred to Cedar Ridge HS
Elaine Fowler, 8th grade math--accepted position as new Master Teacher at Hernandez
Alberto Nissim, 7th grade math--transferred to Round Rock HS
Joe Topa, SPED Inclusion--retired
Laurie Rogoff, 6th grade ELA--accepted into nursing school

I am excited to announce the newest members of our Deerpark family--they are all pretty amazing!

Aimee Swann, Assistant Principal
Shannon Bond, Counselor
Victoria Barkelew, 8th grade Science
Andrew Lyon, 7th grade Science
Andrea Pikas, 8th grade math & Algebra
Jacob Taras, 8th grade math & Algebra

We still have one more counselor to hire, but I am hoping to fill that position soon. I know you will all enjoy meeting the newest members of our team.