The month of January again this year brings with it thoughts of spring (and increasingly more daylight!) as well as a flurry of activity. Just since our return, we successfully hosted Model Congress 2015 , won the conference Quiz Bowl (BoB Squad) conference championship, Robotics has resumed “full throttle” work on a solution to a very interesting challenge, athletics have returned to action, we had a snow day, a delayed opening, a federal holiday, and first semester exams have begun among other things.
As you know, former MLWGS English teacher Ms. Janet Myers has served in an exemplary manner in the period following Bear O’Bryan’s death. We are fortunate to have professionals in our community of Ms. Myers expertise who are willing and able to serve students in such a time of need. Following first semester exams, we will welcome Mr. Ed Coleman to our English department. While Mr. Coleman will provide a separate introduction to his students and families, please permit the following brief general introduction.
Mr. Coleman earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bethany College, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Emory University and has taught English since 1995. He possesses a depth of knowledge in both AP and IB curricula as well as considerable and exemplary teaching experience in these areas. From 2003 to 2013 he served in a large (3,500 students) public high school in Indiana that consistently ranks in the top 2% of schools in the familiar Newsweek rankings and in 2013-2014 he served Henrico County Schools. Among others his honors include Milken Foundation Educator, Teacher of the Year, and Rhodes Scholar Semifinalist. Mr. Coleman and his wife have two children and live in Henrico. As the opportunity presents itself, please join me in welcoming Mr. Coleman to our school community.
On a separate note, we proposed our FY16 budget today. The budget is built on an anticipated tuition increase of $200 and dual-enrollment fee increase of $10 per credit hour. The proposed budget includes but is not limited to proposals for increased compensation, textbooks, instructional technology, and capital needs while maintaining staffing levels, and curricular offerings. The proposed budget (detailed version) will be posted on our website soon for your review and comment (www.mlwgs.com).
Thank you for your tireless support of our students, staff, and school!
