Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Joe Parker as Blythe-Bower’s Assistant Principal. Dr. Parker, who has served as a 5th grade teacher since 2017, will assume his new role starting this upcoming academic year.  Dr. Parker brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to his new position. He was honored as Teacher of the Year in 2020 and was recognized with the Above and Beyond Medallion in 2019. His achievements also include an Educational Doctorate with a focus on Professional Practice from Lee University.  In his role at Black Fox Elementary School, Dr. Parker served on the Junior Achievement Programming team as part of the PIE Hub Inspiration Committee, and was instrumental in the development, creation and implementation of programming. Dr. Parker was also a Beta Club sponsor and the site director for summer school in 2023. He has demonstrated remarkable leadership as a Math Teacher Leader and 2022-2023 Cohort for LEAD Leadership Fellowship.  Reflecting on his new role, Dr. Parker stated, "I cannot express how excited I am to join the Blythe-Bower family, alongside a passionate staff."  Director of Schools, Dr. Jeff Elliott expressed his confidence in Dr. Parker, saying, "Dr. Parker’s dedication to education and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment makes him an invaluable addition to our school community. We look forward to the positive impact Dr. Parker will have on our students and staff at Blythe-Bower!"
Cleveland City Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Jay Garcia as the new Assistant Principal of Mayfield Elementary School. Mr. Garcia brings a great deal of experience and a passionate commitment to fostering and enriching the lives of students within our district.  An Educational Leadership graduate of Austin Peay State University, Mr. Garcia also holds a Masters degree from Concordia University and a Bachelor’s degree from Lee University.   Mr. Garcia joins Mayfield Elementary School after serving as Music Specialist at Stuart Elementary School since 2016. Prior to that role he was the Music Director for Dwelling Place Church in Cleveland, as well as Morris Innovative High School in Dalton, Georgia. One of his largest educational accolades include being a member of the 2023-2024 BCPEF LEAD Fellowship.   Mr. Garcia shared, "I’m excited to be joining the Mayfield family and kicking off a great school year with our students and staff." Director of Schools, Dr. Jeff Elliott welcomed Mr. Garcia to his new role, saying, "We are thrilled to name Mr. Garcia as Assistant Principal of Mayfield Elementary School. I am confident he will provide an outstanding educational experience for our students. We look forward to seeing the energy and enthusiasm Mr. Garcia will bring to the Mayfield community."
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Students giving a presentation on Blind, Deaf, and Mute Cooking
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