Dr. Joseph certainly hit the ground running even before he officially took his new role as Director of Schools. Read about his vision and the “First 100 Days” here. I had the opportunity to meet with him and other community and elected leaders this summer and I look forward to his leadership making a positive impact in all our schools. After that meeting, we then had the opportunity to tour McGavock High School and see the great experiences that the Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) and the Nashville Scholars summer program offers. MNPS has also created a new logo and launched a brand new website, which looks great and is easier to navigate. Check it out at www.mnps.org.
Big congratulations to all our Blue Ribbon Teachers, who go through a rigorous selection process. There are only up to 50 teachers throughout all of Davidson County to receive this honor. The teachers recognized from schools in the 15th District and Donelson area are:
Jessica Cola – Two Rivers Middle School
Christian E “Beth” Cyrus – Hickman Elementary
Winston Ly – Margaret Allen Middle Prep
Meaghan Berry – McGavock High School
As reported in my last newsletter, Nashville State Community College began offering classes at McGavock High School recently. That is the beginning of ultimately having a NSCC Campus in the Donelson area. Read about it here. I look forward to helping work towards making this a reality.
Big thanks to members of Donelson Church of Christ for helping spruce up McGavock Elementary’s landscaping. Below are a couple pictures of them in action. DCoC has really showered McGavock Elementary with so much love and I am so thankful for everything they do for these students, teachers and parents!
Jeff has called Nashville home since 1998, moving here to complete his music degree at Middle Tennessee State University. He went on to complete his MBA in Technology Management from the Nashville campus of University of Phoenix, located in Donelson. Jeff was a first-time homebuyer in Donelson Hills in 2002 and soon became involved in his neighborhood and community.Jeff was born in Buffalo, New York. Jeff’s Dad retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel while stationed at Fort McPherson, Georgia after serving 20 years of Active and more than 11 years of Reserve service in Buffalo, NY, St Louis, MO and Atlanta, GA. Jeff’s parents are happily retired in Marietta, GA and enjoy the warmer weather. His dad was President of the Georgia Department of the Reserve Officer’s Association and both he and his Mom stay involved in their neighborhood, civic organizations, and church. Jeff has one son, Joey, who attends Meigs Middle Magnet School.Jeff has been very active in the Donelson community for over a decade and has a deep appreciation and understanding of its rich history and a strong vision for a bright future.
Jeff has called Nashville home since 1998, moving here to complete his music degree at Middle Tennessee State University. He went on to complete his MBA in Technology Management from the Nashville campus of University of Phoenix, located in Donelson. Jeff was a first-time homebuyer in Donelson Hills in 2002 and soon became involved in his neighborhood and community.Jeff was born in Buffalo, New York. Jeff’s Dad retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel while stationed at Fort McPherson, Georgia after serving 20 years of Active and more than 11 years of Reserve service in Buffalo, NY, St Louis, MO and Atlanta, GA. Jeff’s parents are happily retired in Marietta, GA and enjoy the warmer weather. His dad was President of the Georgia Department of the Reserve Officer’s Association and both he and his Mom stay involved in their neighborhood, civic organizations, and church. Jeff has one son, Joey, who attends Meigs Middle Magnet School.Jeff has been very active in the Donelson community for over a decade and has a deep appreciation and understanding of its rich history and a strong vision for a bright future.
