Press Releases
Published on May 30, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has launched a comprehensive, mission-aligned transformation of its organizational structure in direct support of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative. This strategic realignment is designed to better serve military-connected students and families through smarter resource allocation, strengthened leadership and professional development, and enhanced support at every level of the school system.
Published on May 28, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Fales, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe East District Superintendent, announced the selection of Ms. Patrice Powdar as the new principal of Ansbach Elementary School.
Published on May 21, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is advancing its school governance model for the 2025-2026 School Year by transitioning from traditional school boards to more dynamic School Advisory Committees (SACs)/Installation Advisory Committees (IACs) system across all DoDEA schools.
Published on May 9, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Virtual High School (DVHS) is proud to announce Kathrin Interian as its 2026 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Interian teaches German to students across the globe through the DVHS online platform.
Published on May 6, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region proudly announces the 2026 District Teachers of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast districts.
Published on May 5, 2025
Mr. Ryan Smith, Mid-Atlantic District Superintendent, is delighted to announce the selection of Ms. Teresa Moon as the new Community Superintendent for Fort Bragg, effective June 15, 2025.
Published on May 5, 2025
Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Rebecca S. Villagomez as principal of Yokota West Elementary School
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.
Published on April 18, 2025
Pacific Region is pleased to announce Zama Middle High School educator Ms. Lauren Rosa has been named the Pacific East District’s 2026 Teacher 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.
Published on April 16, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity Europe region is pleased to announce the 2026 District Teachers of the Year for the Europe Central, Europe East, Europe South, and Europe West districts.
Published on April 14, 2025
Pacific Region is pleased to announce Humphreys West Elementary School educator Ms. Tulin Harrison has been named the Pacific West District’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Published on April 14, 2025
Pacific Region is pleased to announce Kubasaki High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) Instructor SgtMaj Brent Cook (Ret.) has been named the Pacific South District’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Published on April 2, 2025
Three outstanding 7-12 teachers from DoDEA schools have been chosen as state finalists for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 2025.
Published on March 24, 2025
DoDEA Pacific Region, in partnership with the League for Soroban (Abacus) Education of Japan, Okinawa, held a Soroban Education Workshop Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Tsukazan Community Center and Museum.
Published on February 24, 2025
Eleven teams from DoDEA high schools across the region, as well as an international school, competed in the second in-person Far East esports.
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).
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.
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.
Published on February 18, 2025
The Yokota High School AFJROTC Marksmanship Team earned First Place Overall in the event.
Jessica Tackaberry
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