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DoDEA Europe announces appointment of Acting Superintendent for Europe South District

Published on April 29, 2025
Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, Director for Student Excellence at DoDEA-Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Salatto as the Acting Superintendent for the Europe South District, effective May 10, 2025. He will assume this role until a permanent superintendent is selected. Mr. Salatto currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the Europe South District.
DoDEA's official photo of Mr. Miles J. Shea.

Miles Shea named 2025 DoDEA Principal of the Year

Published on April 16, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Miles Shea, principal of Quantico Middle High School in Quantico, VA, has been selected as the 2025 DoDEA Principal of the Year.
Ken Robinson selected as CTE ISS

DoDEA Americas Announces Ken Robinson as CTE ISS

Published on February 20, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas is pleased to announce Ken Robinson as the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS).
DoDEA's official photo of Mr. Miles J. Shea.

Miles Shea named DoDEA Americas 2025 Principal of the Year

Published on February 19, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region is pleased to announce that Miles Shea, principal of Quantico Middle High School in Quantico, VA, as the 2025 DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year.
Jennifer Hegseth, spouse of the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, was joined by Angela Abernathy, spouse of Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernathy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, and Amy Fulford, spouse of Lt. Gen. Robert Fulford, deputy commander of U.S. European Command on a tour of three DoDEA schools in Europe.

Jennifer Rauchet Hegseth visits DoDEA Europe schools

Published on February 19, 2025
Jennifer Rauchet Hegseth, spouse of the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, was joined by Angela Abernathy, spouse of Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernathy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, and Amy Fulford, spouse of Lt. Gen. Robert Fulford, deputy commander of U.S. European Command on a tour of three DoDEA schools in Europe: Patch Elementary, Brussels Unit School, and SHAPE Elementary. They were accompanied by DoDEA Director Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez and DoDEA Europe Director for Student Excellence Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney.
Sisters Jessica Mitchell and Caletha Ellis, both Teacher of the Year honorees, share a moment of laughter and inspiration as they continue to lead and empower each other, their students, and fellow educators.

Sisters in leadership: Inspiring DoDEA educators across Europe

Published on February 12, 2025
“If we went on a road trip, she would plan it, and I would decorate it,” Jessica Mitchell said, throwing her head back in laughter with her sister, Caletha Ellis. Mitchell, Alconbury Middle High School’s fine arts teacher and DoDEA Europe West District’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, reflected on the roles she and Ellis have played throughout their lives. “That’s the way it has always been,” Mitchell said, glancing at Ellis seated next to her. “She has always been such an inspiration to the whole family.”

Jessica Tackaberry

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