Press Releases
DoDEA Americas Student Named 2020 Marine Corps Military Child of the Year
Published on March 11, 2020
A Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region student is named as the 2020 U.S. Marine Corps Military Child of the Year as part of Operation Homefront’s 2020 Military Child of the Year Award program.
Quantico Teacher Selected as the 2021 DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Teacher of the Year
Published on March 11, 2020
Dr. Donato Cuadrado, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Mid-Atlantic District Superintendent is pleased to announce Ms. Victoria Russ as the 2021 DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Teacher of the Year.
DoDEA Americas Announces 2020 Region Principal of the Year
Published on March 11, 2020
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region proudly announces that Dr. Terri Marshall, the DoDEA Virtual High School (DVHS) principal, located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, as the 2020 DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year.
Brian Durrant Selected as OSHNA School Nurse of the Year
Published on March 10, 2020
The Overseas School Health Nurses Association (OSHNA) is proud to announce that Brian Durrant has been selected as its 2020 School Nurse of the Year.
Rezone of Schools in Okinawa for School Year 20-21
Published on February 27, 2020
Families who live in Sunabe will need to register students at the schools where they now be attending based on school zone changes.
Students who live in Sunabe will attend Lester Middle School for grades 6-8 and Kubasaki High School for grades 9-12. If you are unsure of your attendance area, please check with district registrar at 634-8995. Our staff will be there to support students through the required shifts.
Students who live in Sunabe will attend Lester Middle School for grades 6-8 and Kubasaki High School for grades 9-12. If you are unsure of your attendance area, please check with district registrar at 634-8995. Our staff will be there to support students through the required shifts.
USAREUR Coronavirus message
Published on February 24, 2020
A cluster of coronavirus cases in a small town in Lombardy, Italy, was first identified on Thursday, February 20, and the number of cases has risen steadily
Ms. Lachanda Garrison Selected as 2021 DoDEA Europe South District Teacher of the Year
Published on February 24, 2020
Lachanda Garrison was announced today as the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe South District 2021 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Garrison teaches 2nd Grade at Bahrain Elementary School in Manama, Bahrain. She has 13 years of experience teaching with DoDEA, including 1st and 3rd grades, multi-age grades, and as an instructional coach in elementary mathematics and literacy.
Ms. Caletha Ellis Selected as 2021 DoDEA Europe West District Teacher of the Year
Published on February 24, 2020
Caletha Ellis was announced today as the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe West 2021 District Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Ellis teaches mixed grade levels (9-12) at Lakenheath High School in the United Kingdom. Her current teaching assignment includes AP U.S. History, Psychology, Sociology, & U.S. History.
Mr. Radley Ramirez Selected as 2021 DoDEA Europe East District Teacher of the Year
Published on February 24, 2020
Radley Ramirez was announced today as the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe East 2021 District Teacher of the Year. Mr. Ramirez is an Educational Technologist who serves and supports the students and teachers at Baumholder Middle High School.
DoDEA Americas Dedicates Pierce Terrace Elementary School
Published on February 20, 2020
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region hosted a school dedication for Pierce Terrace Elementary School at Fort Jackson today.
Fort Benning Teacher Selected as the 2021 DoDEA Americas Southeast District Teacher of the Year
Published on February 19, 2020
Each District Teacher of the Year is selected by a district panel using specified criteria to review District teacher of the Year applications. Eight teachers will be named District Teacher of the Year for 2021. Each District Teacher of the Year is invited to apply for the DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
North Carolina Governor Recognizes Fort Bragg Teacher
Published on February 19, 2020
Lisa Williams and school events coordinator
Ms. Dawn M. Pilon – New Assistant Principal: Kubasaki High School.
Published on February 18, 2020
The Pacific South DSO would like to introduce Ms. Dawn M. Pilon – New Assistant Principal: Kubasaki High School.
Ms. Heather Weiland – New Assistant Principal: Bob Hope Primary School.
Published on February 18, 2020
The Pacific South DSO would like to introduce Ms. Heather Weiland – New Assistant Principal: Bob Hope Primary School.
The Pacific South DSO would like to introduce Ms. Amanda McDonald – New Assistant Principal: Kadena Elementary school.
Published on February 18, 2020
The Pacific South DSO would like to introduce Ms. Amanda McDonald – New Assistant Principal: Kadena Elementary school.
New Principal named at Murray Elementary School
Published on February 14, 2020
Mr. Brian Perry, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Fort Stewart/South Carolina Community Superintendent, selected Ms. Andrea Marr as the principal for Charles P. Murray Elementary School at Fort Stewart, Georgia effective April 13.
DoDEA provides English language training to Japanese teachers in Okinawa
Published on February 7, 2020
Through a partnership with DoDEA, the U.S. State Department, and the Okinawa Liaison Office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DoDEA hosted an English language training — also known as the English Language Initiative — for Japanese elementary school teachers Jan. 30-31 at Kadena Elementary School.
College Board Recognizes DoDEA Americas Counselor
Published on February 6, 2020
A Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas counselor was recognized by College Board during the 2020 National School Counseling Week.
DoDEA Americas Students Military Child of the Year Semifinalists
Published on January 24, 2020
Six students attending the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region schools have advanced as semifinalists in Operation Homefront’s 2020 Military Child of the Year Award program.
Gordon Harmon Named New HR Director
Published on January 9, 2020
Mr. Gordon Harmon has been selected as DoDEA’s director of human resources (HR). Harmon assumes the new position after serving as the acting HR director since July 2019. Prior to this assignment, he served as the HR special assistant to the HR director.
