to Wanamaker 

As the principal of Wanamaker Elementary School, it is a pleasure to welcome you to our web page. There is so much to be proud of as a Wanamaker Mustang! To begin with, we have outstanding teachers who work tirelessly to meet the needs of our students. It is our goal, together as a team, to provide a sound academic atmosphere that challenges our students appropriately and teaches them the skills that will take them into the twenty-first century. Our students are our future, and we must equip them with lifelong strategies to be successful and productive members of the community.

It is an honor to serve as principal of this incredible elementary school. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself to me when you are in the building. My door is always open and I encourage communication. What’s in the best interest of the students is always my guiding principle when making decisions, and I feel we must communicate openly and regularly in order to achieve our goals. The adage, “It takes a village to raise a child” rings true to me and I truly look forward to serving the Wanamaker community.

The Wanamaker School Community will provide a safe learning environment that will prepare
all students with the necessary skills to function and prosper in an ever-changing and diverse society.

In order to accomplish our mission the following will be developed in all students:
· academic, physical, emotional, and social growth
· critical and creative thinking
· effective communication skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
· problem solving skills
· collaboration skills
· positive character traits
· understanding of cultural diversity
· appreciation for the fine arts
· an awareness of current events
· self-motivated, lifelong learning