For Immediate Release
Date: March 6, 2023

Miranda
Ferguson
Public Affairs Officer
Pacific Region Public Affairs Officer

098-953-5657

(315) 652-5657

Dr. Shawntye N. Finch named Interim Principal of Kadena Middle School

Dr. Shawntye N. Finch named Interim Principal of Kadena Middle School

Okinawa, Japan —

DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent Dr. Melissa Hayes is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Shawntye Finch as interim principal of Kadena Middle School, effective March 13, 2023

Dr. Shawntye Finch brings 23 years of experience as an educator; her educational career began in Dekalb County Schools in Stone Mountain, Georgia as a preschool teacher and has taught at the elementary and middle school grade levels. Dr. Finch has served in rules such as the Director of After School Programs, Interim Assistant Principal, and Instructional Technology Coach. Dr. Finch has advocated for quality education throughout her career and believes, like Nelson Mandela said, “education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world.”

Dr. Finch began her career with DoDEA in 2014 as the Regional Area Office Math Instructional Systems Specialist. Since joining DoDEA, she has also served as the Math Instructional Systems Specialist and Professional Learning Specialist in the Southeast Americas South Carolina/Fort Stewart Community. Dr. Finch currently serves as Pacific South’s Professional Learning Specialist focusing on Science and Sure Start.

Dr. Finch has earned a Doctor of Education degree from North Central University majoring in Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, she has earned an Educational Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Curriculum and Instruction with Georgia Educational Leadership add-on certification. She also holds a Master of Arts degree from American Intercontinental University in Instructional Technology and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark Atlanta University in Early Childhood Education.

In her spare time, Dr. Finch enjoys reading, traveling, sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Finch is passionate about serving the military-connected community and is excited to broaden her influence. She is thrilled to join Kadena Middle School as she continues to fulfill the DoDEA promise to Educate, Engage, and Empower every student, every day, everywhere.

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