Dr. Wanda Lewis-Campbell.
(The following is part of a series of monthly submissions from the North Penn School District Board of School Directors.)
Happy Women’s History Month!
May we all remember the strides and achievements of women in our lives. There are countless women who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity in our nation and around the world. Right here in North Penn, there are so many women who deserve thanks, both now and year-round. From teachers, to principals, to technology assistants and more, women are instrumental in our schools and serve as a wonderful example to everyone of what hard work and determination looks like. It is my hope that we continue to research, write about, share stories, and raise awareness of the diversity of women’s lived experiences and the work that still remains to be done to achieve and maintain equality.
It would be no surprise to see women leading the way in supporting the need for their students to have better school facilities to include a high school renovation. All families have heard from their students about the needs of the current high school: the crowded hallways, tight spaces, well-worn classrooms, inefficient equipment, a failing physical plant, and the list goes on. I remember when my now-adult children attended NPHS, and discussions to build an additional high school eventually resulted in an addition to the building, our current K-Pod. Now more than ever, our community is embracing the idea of building a better facility for our students. Our school needs to allow for collaborative learning with inclusive spaces that empower students to work with each other as they prepare to become world class citizens, along with a teamwork approach that lends to academic excellence in a state-of-the-art classroom building. All of this would also allow greater student participation in co-curricular activities and sports.
Our superintendent is providing numerous sessions to educate and inform families about the proposed new facilities in our district. Please take advantage of these sessions to come out and be involved in the conversation. All of the documents and meetings regarding the renovations, as well as the opportunities for discussion, can be found on the renovations website. Let’s get excited about classroom design that allows for connected sharing and learning; about teachers being able to create spaces promoting social learning and maximum engagement; about innovative learning spaces that encourage both individual and collective voices; all of which inspire students to become skillful curators of their digital worlds. Let’s give our students the best educational facilities possible - it’s time!
We look forward to seeing and hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Dr. Wanda Lewis-Campbell
NPSD Board of School Directors
Term Expiration: 2023
See also:
Submission: February Letter from North Penn School District Board of School Directors
Submission: North Penn Superintendent Discusses Renovations, Grade Reconfiguration at High School
Submission: January Letter from North Penn School District Board of School Directors
