Press Releases
Published on June 13, 2025
Dr. Melissa Hayes, DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Lucille Sutherland as principal of Kadena Elementary School
Published on June 13, 2025
Dr. Melissa Hayes, DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amanda McDonald as principal of Kinser Elementary School
Published on June 10, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Mid-Atlantic District is pleased to announce the selection of four distinguished educators as principals for schools serving military-connected students at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, effective July 13, 2025.
Published on June 10, 2025
Dr. Louis D’Angelo, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe Central District superintendent, announced the selection of Ms. Leah Zamor as the new principal of Ramstein High School.
Published on June 4, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Angela Clouse as the new principal of West Point Elementary School, effective 13 July 2025.
Published on June 4, 2025
Humphreys High School’s Logan Johnson has been selected as the 2025 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise. This award recognizes teachers who, in their first three years have demonstrated exceptional commitment to helping students succeed while consistently going above and beyond in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
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.
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