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An Inspiration for All Ages
Meet Sueli Sirena, a life-long learner working towards a teaching position through our Grow Our Own Program. She has been working for our District since 2009, but her experience in education goes back even further.
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“Our favorite destination is the next one.”
Paraeducator by day, traveler, promoter, and cook by night. From gallivanting across the United States to cooking up something amazing in the kitchen, Jay Goodvin has been on countless adventures.
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Kimberly Fitten, Making Her Own Way
Kimberly Fitten is an author, public speaker, coach, and advocate, among many other things. However, within our District, we know her as the Principal at Northwest Junior High.
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Register Today for the 2023-24 School Year
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! We encourage you to take this early opportunity to register your students for the next school year.
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Important Mental Health and Wellness Reminders
We want to provide a reminder that your mental health matters. While there is much to celebrate within our school district family, we also recognize the challenges that many face throughout the year.
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Carmen Gwenigale, Inspiring Global Citizenship in Iowa
Growing up, Carmen did not see herself as a teacher, but those who knew her definitely saw it coming. She had such a passion for school and reading that when school was out during the summer, she would gather the neighborhood kids together and pretend to be a teacher.
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Longfellow Elementary School blends the tradition of a turn-of-the-century building with the modern adaptations needed to accommodate successful 21st-century learning. The rich cultural diversity of the neighborhood makes it a unique and diverse elementary school within the Iowa City Community School District.
The educational program here incorporates an emphasis on learning the common core curriculum through experiential learning, basic skills instruction, and enrichment opportunities. Included in the program are activities that integrate multicultural experiences, the arts, technology, and a lot of reading. The staff is committed to building high self-esteem in each child, fostering positive, cooperative attitudes and focusing on the whole child.
Kelli Webb, Principal
(319) 688-1135
webb.kelli@iowacityschools.org
