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Introducing Our New Interactive Learning Environment
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Lü Interactive learning environment in each of our 21 elementary schools.
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“Be brave. Know that you are exactly where you need to be.”
Aaron is creating his own path by participating in our District’s Grow Our Own program and will complete his certification to become a teacher in May. He has been a behavioral interventionist in our District since 2016.
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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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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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Dear Lucas Elementary family,
It is with great anticipation and humility that I write this letter of introduction to you as the principal of Lucas Elementary School. I am honored to have been selected to serve and look forward to meeting each of you.
On a personal note, I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and come from a very large family. On a professional note, I have been an educator since 2000, and a principal since 2013. I spent approximately eight years as an assistant principal, and prior to that, I was an early childhood educator for five years.
I am a graduate of Depaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I completed my bachelor’s degree in communications in 2000, dual master degrees in elementary education/early childhood in 2005, and my doctoral degree in Educational Leadership in 2013.
I am so excited to join the Lucas team and to get the year started. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Kathy Jenkins, Ed.D.
(319) 688-1140
jenkins.kathy@iowacityschools.org
