What makes a great school? The students at Fairview
Elementary know why their Blue Ribbon School is one of
the best in the nation, and they are happy to tell you. Their
comments were included in a video prepared to celebrate
Fairview’s recent recognition, and you can also read some of
their comments on pages 12 and 13 in this magazine.
I can tell you that all of our schools at Fox Chapel Area are
great. Recently, I was pleased to be able to share what makes
the education that we offer here stand out at the League
of Innovative Schools meeting held in Baltimore. The Fox
Chapel Area School District was inducted into this prestigious
organization, along with 18 other districts from across
the nation who are also leaders and serve as examples of
innovation. It was an honor to be among the leaders of these
great districts and I look forward to both sharing what we do
here at Fox Chapel Area, as well as learning about their best
practices as we continue to innovate education and learning
together.
Great schools don’t happen by accident. At the best schools,
administrators and staff are willing to constantly work to find
the best tools for students, and are happy to share ideas that
work with other districts. Parents are actively involved in the
education of their children and cooperative partnerships are
developed with teachers. The students engage in learning and
the teachers serve as mentors guiding education. The support
staff helps to make every day run smoothly. The School Board
works diligently without compensation to ensure the district
provides a great education while balancing the resources
available in the community. Area business people share their
expertise and resources so that education extends outside of
the classroom walls, and the entire community believes in the
mission of the school district. I am proud to tell you that this
is representative of what is happening right here in the Fox
Chapel Area School District.
I am so grateful to be a part of this educational community.
As we build the future together, I pledge that we will focus on
constantly moving forward – always keeping our eyes centered
on the best interests of our students.
I am so grateful to be a part
of this educational community.
As we build the future
together, I pledge that we will
focus on constantly moving
forward – always keeping
our eyes centered on the best
interests of our students.
Sincerely,
Gene Freeman, Ed.D.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT