Honoring Our Own - Oakland Unified School District

Educational Leadership AwardREGION 1 PRINCIPALJONATHAN M AY ERJonathan Mayer is the dedicated and committedprincipal of Chabot Elementary. Mr. Mayerhas worked diligently at Chabot to create anenvironment for all to thrive. Outside of his workas the Chabot principal he has helped to mentor and train new andveteran principals on how to manage their school budgets. He is alwayspositive, energetic, and ready to help his fellow colleagues. Region Oneis very fortunate to have Mr. Mayer as a leader!REGION 1 PRINCIPALRON SM ITHRon Smith’s commitment to student achievementis evident in all that he does to make the schoolculture and climate optimal for teachers andstudents alike to succeed. After working at WestOakland Middle School for just 2 months, Mr. Smith has dramaticallyimproved WOMS culture and climate, as he has again raised academicexpectations for all students. He is also leading a large group ofprincipals in our work towards putting the “Unified” back into OUSD.His peers and school community celebrate his commitment, vision, andleadership!REGION 2 PRINCIPALK A R E E M W E AV ERKareem Weaver is driven to improve outcomes forhis students, and uses every tool at his commandto do so. Data informs his leadership decisionsand drives professional development for teachers.He is motivated by seeing the students at Lazear achieve at high levels inall academic areas and by teachers delivering high quality lessons everyday. Visit Lazear and you will likely find Mr. Weaver in a classroom.Mr. Weaver possesses important leadership qualities: a laser focus onrecognition of quality instruction, a willingness to be challenged indiscussion, and great relationships of trust with his students, teachers,families and his community.REGION 2 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONPRINCIPALROBI N GLOV ERRobin Glover is a continual learner and workshard to stay abreast of educational change andinstructional strategies. She maintains excellentfacilities, has high standards, excellent communication skills andhigh expectations of students. Ms. Glover is wonderful at developingrelationships with students, teachers, parents and community partners.She has been a long-time employee of OUSD. She is loyal, hardworkingand dedicated to seeing that students in Oakland receive a strongeducation. She is also collaborative and works extremely well with herschool community.REGION 3 PROGRAMS FOREXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN PRINCIPALCHR ISTIE A N DERSONChristie Anderson has maintained a commitmentto increasing the overall sense of community forfamilies and staff. She does this by developing afamily-centered model and her desire to ensureBurbank increases it’s connection with families through effectiveteaching, best-practices amongst all staff and in making families feelsupported and appreciated. She is able to make everyone feel a sense ofassurance during IEP meetings, formal school events or informationalmeetings through her high degree of knowledge about services for thepreschool students she serves. Ms. Anderson takes a high degree ofpersonal responsibility with regard to making sure she has addressedthe physical, staffing and communication needs of families and staff.REGION 3 PRINCIPALBETSY E STEELEBetsye Steele is a strong instructional leader,focused on improving student performancethrough creating and supporting the necessaryconditions for teacher and student success. Sheworks diligently to improve teacher practice in service of studentachievement. Ms. Steele cares deeply about her school and is verydeserving of this award!