Press Releases
Amanda McDonald selected principal of Kadena Elementary School
Published on March 24, 2023
DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent Dr. Melissa Hayes is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amanda McDonald as principal of Kadena Elementary School.
Villarreal Selected as 2023 DoDEA-Europe Principal of the Year
Published on March 14, 2023
Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA–Europe Director for Student Excellence, proudly announces Sigonella Middle High School (MHS) Principal Mr. Marc Villarreal as the 2023 DoDEA-Europe Principal of the Year.
Wilson Selected as DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year
Published on March 13, 2023
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Region is pleased to announce Theresa Wilson, principal of Scott Intermediate School on Fort Knox, Kentucky, as the 2023 DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year.
DoDEA Pacific selects Jason Sheedy as Region Principal of the Year
Published on March 10, 2023
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific region is pleased to announce Mr. Jason Sheedy, principal of Edgren Middle High School in Misawa, Japan, as the 2023 DoDEA Pacific Principal of the Year.
Dr. Shawntye N. Finch named Interim Principal of Kadena Middle School
Published on March 6, 2023
Dr. Shawntye N. Finch named Interim Principal of Kadena Middle School
Fales Named Community Superintendent in Europe East District
Published on March 3, 2023
Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe Director for Student Excellence, announces that Ms. Elizabeth Fales has been selected as the next Community Superintendent for Stuttgart and Ansbach schools in DoDEA-Europe’s East District.
Dr. Vicki Gilmer to retire after 33 years with DoDEA
Published on March 1, 2023
Dr. Vicki Gilmer, principal of Parker Elementary School, on Fort Novosel, Alabama, will be retiring May 31, 2023 after 33 years with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
Linda Thomas to retire as Special Education Instructional System Specialist for DoDEA Americas, Southeast District
Published on March 1, 2023
Linda Thomas has announced that she will retire from her position as Special Education Instructional System Specialist
for DoDEA Americas, Southeast District, in September, 2023. Thomas has been with DoDEA since September 2018, and has worked in the field of education for 32 years.
for DoDEA Americas, Southeast District, in September, 2023. Thomas has been with DoDEA since September 2018, and has worked in the field of education for 32 years.
DoDEA Pacific announces Far East Marksmanship results
Published on February 22, 2023
MC Perry High School earned the title of 2023 Marksmanship Team Champion, with Kubasaki High School and Zama Middle High School placing second and third, respectively.
Guam High School wins inaugural Far East eSports event
Published on February 9, 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 Far East eSports Champion, Guam High School!
Mr. Dwayne C. Jefferson Selected as the Principal of Sullivans Elementary School
Published on February 6, 2023
The Pacific East District Superintendent’s Office is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Dwayne C. Jefferson as the Principal of Sullivans Elementary School in Yokosuka, Japan.
Lucas ES Principal Retires After 36 Years in Education
Published on February 3, 2023
Mr. Steve Gardner, Principal of Lucas Elementary School, will retire on June 30, 2023, after 36 years in education.
Kadena Elementary 1st Grade Hosts NAVFAC Partners for STEAM Day
Published on January 30, 2023
Kadena Elementary School’s first grade neighborhood recently hosted five engineers and architects from NAVFAC during its quarterly STEAM day.
DoDEA Students Selected For U.S. Senate Youth Program
Published on January 19, 2023
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Ms. Olivia Kearley and Mr. Kyung Joon Flanery will represent the Department of Defense Education Activity during the 61st annual USSYP Washington Week.
DoDEA Pacific High Schools Participate in Harvard Model Congress Asia
Published on January 19, 2023
DoDEA Pacific students recently joined about 350 students from 10 different countries to participate in Harvard Model Congress Asia, a government simulation event, held at Ehwa Womans University in Seoul, Korea.
DoDEA Launches 2023 Stakeholder Feedback Survey
Published on January 17, 2023
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will administer a Stakeholder Feedback Survey (SFS) for parents from January 17 through February 4, 2023. The SFS provides valuable feedback to DoDEA from its most important customers - students and parents - about the quality of education provided and areas needing improvement.
Emilio Garza named Principal of Barsanti Elementary School
Published on January 13, 2023
Mr. Hugh McKinnon, Fort Campbell Schools Community Superintendent, is pleased to announce Mr. Emilio Garza as the new Principal of Barsanti Elementary School.
Battey named as new principal for Pierce Terrace Elementary School
Published on January 11, 2023
Brian Perry, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for South Carolina and Fort Stewart, is pleased to announce Mr. Robert Battey as the new principal for Pierce Terrace Elementary School at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Mr. Battey will assume his duties on February 27, 2023.
McKinnon named DoDEA Community Superintendent for Fort Campbell schools
Published on January 3, 2023
Mr. Greg Bull, the Department of Defense Education Activity Southeast District Superintendent, is pleased to announce Mr. Hugh McKinnon as the new Community Superintendent for Fort Campbell.
Chad Struhs selected as principal of Humphreys Middle School
Published on December 16, 2022
DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent Dr. Jacob Sherwood is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Chad Struhs as principal of Humphreys Middle School.
