Iowa Director of Education Thanks Dr. Rich McGrath for Quality and Professionalism

May 20, 2012 - PRLog -- Jason E. Glass, Director of the Department of Education for the State of Iowa, thanked Dr. Rich McGrath for his years of service to education of Iowa students.   In a letter of appreciation, dated May 11, Director Glass noted sincere appreciation to Dr. Rich McGrath on behalf of Iowa students.  Glass also commented, “I was so impressed on my visit to your (Dr. McGrath’s) school with your professionalism and the quality of learning occurring at your school.”
Dr. Jason Glass has been director of the Iowa Department of Education since December 2010, having been appointed by Governor Terry Branstad and confirmed by the Iowa Senate. Under Director Glass’s leadership, the Department has focused on the values of demonstrating courageous leadership, promoting innovation in education, and acting as a servant to schools and communities in Iowa.  As director, Dr. Glass works with the Governor, legislators, the State Board of Education, and Iowans in supporting efforts and initiatives to restore the state’s tradition as a national leader in education and to lead transformative change.  
The letter of appreciation from Dr. Glass to Dr. McGrath may be read at www.drrichmcgrath.com.

About Dr. Rich McGrath and Kaizen Education Leadership
Dr. Rich McGrath is an expert in all phases of education, particularly versed in school-wide reform of inner city schools; with experience leading a school of students with over 90% poverty and over 60% English Language Learners.  McGrath served as principal for the past decade. He was a reading consultant for Northwest Area Education Agency for five years; a classroom teacher for fifteen years for Sioux City Community Schools, Iowa and Aurora Public Schools, Colorado.  A graduate of University of Denver, Colorado, Dr. McGrath studied education then received his Master’s in School Administration from University of Northern Iowa; he earned his doctorate from University of South Dakota in Curriculum and Instruction. School Administrators of Iowa recognized Dr. Richard McGrath as one of the leading elementary school principals in Iowa in 2011.   Follow Dr. Rich McGrath on Twitter @drrichmcgrath.


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