Michael Hawkins, principal at Shadow Ridge High School, 10909 N. Perryville Road, Surprise, and Jim Dean, Dysart Unified School District assistant superintendent for support services, this month were …
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Dysart School District administrators honored
Hawkins, Dean earn distinguished award
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What: Dysart School District Special Governing Board meeting
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24
About: Meeting will be held telephonically/remotely with no public in person attendance. There will be no call to the public. This meeting is open to the public to listen and view. The agenda will be posted 24 hours prior to the meeting.
More Information: Call 623-876-7000, email PublicRelations@dysart.org or visit dysart.org
Michael Hawkins, principal at Shadow Ridge High School, 10909 N. Perryville Road, Surprise, and Jim Dean, Dysart Unified School District assistant superintendent for support services, this month were awarded the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) Distinguished Administrator Award.
This award is presented to exceptional Arizona administrators who have exemplified dedication and leadership toward their students, staff and colleagues.
Mr. Hawkins, principal at Shadow Ridge High School for 12 years, was named by the ASA as a Distinguished Administrator for the Secondary Division.
“He has helped make Shadow Ridge a home to a community of learners that inspire student excellence,” a district news release stated. “From the very beginning, this has been the foundation that served to help the school articulate their mission.”
He has helped lead Shadow Ridge to earning an “A” rating, as well as being named an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Education Foundation (AEF). Mr. Hawkins is involved in the Dysart Grading Committee, Multi Tiered Support Committee, High School Innovation Committee, Algebra Task Force, and the Dysart Site Administrators Association.
Mr. Dean was named by the ASA as a Distinguished Administrator for the Education Services Division.
“He exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated, loyal, honest, and positive leader,” the district news release states. “He fully grasps the simple Dysart focus of academics, arts and athletics. He also understands the full scope of public education thanks to his experience as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and now as an assistant superintendent which he has served for 10 years. His leadership contributes to a positive student and employee climate, high morale among students, staff and colleagues, and improved educational programs.”
