DoDEA Press Releases
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Will Griffin
Public Affairs Officer
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Phone: (571) 372-0614
Recent Press Releases
Sembach ES Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 18, 2022 In a ceremony this morning (May 18, 2022), leaders from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) - Europe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District and other project partners, broke ground on a 21st-century elementary school on Sembach Kaserne.PressRoom
Principal for Iwakuni Elementary School named for SY 22-23
May 17, 2022 Mrs. Hoai-My T. Winder as Principal for Iwakuni Elementary School for SY 22-23PressRoom
Ms. Teresa Hahn Selected as Principal Sollars Elementary School
May 11, 2022 Ms. Teresa Hahn Selected as Principal Sollars Elementary School on Misawa Air Base, Misawa, Japan, effective for the 2022-23 school yearPressRoom
Camp Lejeune Community Schools host DoDEA pilot program
May 02, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity approved Camp Lejeune Community Schools for a three-year pilot program to open enrollment to children of full-time, active-duty service members living off base.PressRoom
Dahlgren Hosts DoDEA Pilot Program
May 02, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity approved Naval Support Facility Dahlgren for a three-year pilot program to open enrollment to children of full-time, active-duty military living off base.PressRoom
Ms. Anita Magrath Selected as Principal Yokota West Elementary School, Yokota, Japan
April 29, 2022 Ms. Anita Magrath has been selected as Principal Yokota West Elementary School, Yokota, JapanPressRoom
Angela Stephens Selected as DoDEA’s 2022 Principal of the Year
April 29, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity is pleased to announce Angela Stephens, principal of Bolden Elementary Middle School at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, as the DoDEA’s 2022 Principal of the Year.PressRoom
Kewanis Kennedy named Principal of Marshall ES
April 28, 2022 Joshua Adams, the Department of Defense Education Activity Kentucky community superintendent, announces Kewanis Kennedy as the new principal for Marshall Elementary School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Kennedy will assume his duties on May 10.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces publication of SUN 48
April 27, 2022 SUN 48 presents the accomplishments of both students and staff from our schools in Japan, Korea, Okinawa, and Guam.PressRoom
Teresa Moon Selected As Community Superintendent in DoDEA Europe West District
April 26, 2022 Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA-Europe Director for Student Excellence, announces that Ms. Teresa Moon has been selected as a Community Superintendent in DoDEA-Europe’s West District.PressRoom
Andre Whitfield selected as Principal for Elliott ES
April 22, 2022 Brian Perry, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for South Carolina and Fort Stewart, is pleased to announce Andre Whitfield as the new principal for Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. Whitfield will assume his duties on May 9, 2022.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific South announces school leadership changes
April 20, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific South District announces two school leadership changes on Kadena Air Base effective August 1, 2022.PressRoom
Fort Jackson hosts DoDEA pilot program
April 18, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity approved Fort Jackson for a three-year pilot program to open enrollment to children of full-time, active-duty military personnel living off post.PressRoom
DoDEA Americas Announces 2023 District Teachers of the Year
March 17, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity is pleased to announce Americas 2023 District Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Jennifer Lubba, Gordon Elementary School, and Laura Alvarez, Fort Knox Middle High School. Both are now in the running for DoDEA Teacher of the Year.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific selects Ms. Lucille Sutherland as Region Principal of the Year
March 11, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific region is pleased to announce Ms. Lucille Sutherland, principal of Kinser Elementary School in Okinawa, Japan, as the 2022 DoDEA Pacific Principal of the Year.PressRoom
Fredo Ontiveros Selected as 2022 DoDEA-Europe Principal of the Year
March 07, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity is pleased to announce Fredo Ontiveros, principal of Ramstein High School, as the 2022 DoDEA-Europe Principal of the Year.PressRoom
Angela Stephens Selected as Americas Principal of the Year
March 07, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity is pleased to announce Angela Stephens, principal of Bolden Elementary Middle School at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, as the 2022 DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces 2023 District Teachers of the Year
March 03, 2022 DoDEA Pacific announces 2023 District Teachers of the Year for the Pacific East, Pacific South, and Pacific West districts.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific holds hybrid Far East Drama and Performing Arts
March 02, 2022 DoDEA Pacific holds hybrid Far East Drama and Performing Arts with the USO.PressRoom
DoDEA Europe East District 2023 Teacher of the Year
March 01, 2022 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe East Superintendent, Mr. Steven L. Sanchez, is pleased to announce the selection of Oona Delaney as the DoDEA Europe East District 2023 Teacher of the Year.PressRoom
DoDEA Europe South District Teacher of the Year 2023
March 01, 2022 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe South Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Arrington is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Timothy Ramey as the DoDEA Europe South District 2023 Teacher of the Year.PressRoom
Daegu MHS student accepted to U.S. Naval Academy
February 28, 2022 Daegu Middle High School senior Leah Bridget Victoria Merchant has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.PressRoom
Europe West District Teacher of the Year 2023
February 25, 2022 DoDEA Europe West Acting Superintendent, Ms. Melissa Hayes, announces the selection of Ms. Jennifer Mench as Teacher of the Year 2023.PressRoom
Dr. Lashaunda Norman Professional Learning Instructional Support Specialist Iwakuni Complex
February 23, 2022 Dr. Judith J. Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Lashaunda Norman as Professional Learning Instructional Support Specialist for Iwakuni Complex schools.PressRoom
Christopher B. Kimmey Selected as Interim Principal Iwakuni Elementary School, Japan
February 22, 2022 Dr. Judith J. Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Christopher B. Kimmey as Interim Principal for Iwakuni Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan.PressRoom
Two DoDEA Educators Selected for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
February 15, 2022 The Department of Defense Education Activity is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program for the K-6th grade teachers of science and mathematics.PressRoom
Joseph Lovett Selected as Acting Superintendent for Europe West
February 15, 2022 – Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA-Europe Director for Student Excellence, announces that Mr. Joseph Lovett has been selected as the acting Superintendent for Europe’s West District. “Mr. Lovett brings a wealth of experience and leadership ability to this position. He knows the West District well and I am so pleased to announce him as the acting Superintendent,” said Dr. Brahaney.PressRoom
Alissa Richards selected as Principal for Mahaffey MS
February 14, 2022 Joshua Adams, the Department of Defense Education Activity Kentucky community superintendent, announces Alissa Richards as the new principal for Mahaffey Middle School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.PressRoom
James Brown selected as Principal for Johnson PS
February 11, 2022 Ryan Smith, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for Camp Lejeune, is pleased to announce James Brown as the new principal for Johnson Primary School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.PressRoom
Jennifer Atkinson selected as Principal for Barkley ES
February 11, 2022 — Joshua Adams, the Department of Defense Education Activity Kentucky community superintendent, announces Jennifer Atkinson as the new principal for Barkley Elementary School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.PressRoom
Jessica Thorne selected as Principal for EA White Elementary
February 10, 2022 Lisa Coleman, the Department of Defense Education Activity Georgia/Alabama community superintendent, announces Jessica Thorne as the new principal for E.A. White Elementary School at Fort Benning, Georgia.PressRoom
Tammy Shadd selected as Principal for Pinckney ES
February 10, 2022 Brian Perry, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for South Carolina and Fort Stewart, is pleased to announce Taminika Shadd as the new principal for Pinckney Elementary School at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.PressRoom
DoDEA 2021 Teacher of the Year Named Recipient of Presidential Teaching Award
February 10, 2022 President Joe Biden has named DoDEA-Europe teacher, Ms. Lachanda Garrison, as one of 117 nation-wide teachers, mentors, and mentoring organizations as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific South announces plans to renovate Bechtel Elementary School
February 03, 2022 DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent’s Office is pleased to announce a large-scale renovation and new construction project at Bechtel Elementary School.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific selects Dr. Jacob Sherwood for Pacific West District Superintendent
February 03, 2022 Pacific Director for Student Excellence Ms. Lois Rapp is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jacob Sherwood as Superintendent of the Pacific West DistrictPressRoom
Stephanie El Sayed Selected for Europe South Community Superintendent
January 14, 2022 Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA-Europe Director for Student Excellence, announces that Ms. Stephanie El Sayed has been selected as the Community Superintendent for Bahrain, Turkey and Italy South.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific selects Ms. Melissa Hayes for Pacific South District Superintendent
January 13, 2022 Pacific Director for Student Excellence Ms. Lois Rapp is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Melissa Hayes as Superintendent of the Pacific South District (Okinawa, Japan).PressRoom
Matthew Rickett Selected as Andersen Elementary, Assistant Principal
January 12, 2022 Dr. Jeff Arrington, DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Matthew Rickett as assistant principal of Andersen Middle School.PressRoom
DoDEA Europe Students Selected for the US Senate Youth Program
January 12, 2022 The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Mr. Gabriel Todd Stephenson and Ms. Megan Lee Wills represent the Department of Defense Education Activity during the 60th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 6-9, 2022.PressRoom
DoDEA Announces 2022 Teacher of the Year
January 10, 2022 Congratulations again to DoDEA's 2022 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Rachel Guilfoyle, 5th grade teacher and teacher leader at Daegu Elementary School, as she begins her year of honor!PressRoom
Ms. Amanda Schwerdt-Johnson Selected Humphreys High School, School Principal
January 03, 2022 Dr. Jeff Arrington, DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amanda Schwerdt-Johnson as principal of Humphreys High School.PressRoom
April Hallback selected as Principal for Murray Elementary
January 03, 2022 Brian Perry, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for South Carolina and Fort Stewart, is pleased to announce April Hallback as the new principal for Murray Elementary School at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Hallback will assume her duties on January 18.PressRoom
Ms. Erin Grazak selected as Pacific East District Chief of Staff Yokota Air Base, Yokota, Japan
December 16, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Erin Grazak as the district’s Chief of Staff.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces Pacific West District Acting Superintendent
December 15, 2021 Ms. Lois Rapp, DoDEA Pacific Director for Student Excellence, is pleased to appoint Dr. Christopher Marczak as Acting Superintendent of the Pacific West District, effective January 18, 2022PressRoom
Worford Selected as DoDEA Superintendent, Mid-Atlantic District
December 15, 2021 DoDEA Director Tom Brady announced today that Mr. Kent Worford has been selected as the new DoDEA Superintendent for the Mid-Atlantic District.PressRoom
Wing Selected as DoDEA Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
December 08, 2021 DoDEA Director Tom Brady announced today that Ms. Kelisa Wing has been selected as the new DoDEA Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.PressRoom
Donato Cuadrado Retires After 36 Years as an Educator
December 07, 2021 Donato Cuadrado, the Department of Defense Education Activity Mid-Atlantic District superintendent, will retire Dec. 31, after working as an educator for 36 years, 33 of them in service to military children.PressRoom
DoDEA-Europe West District Earns 2021 ‘System of Distinction Award’
December 01, 2021 DoDEA-Europe West District was 1 of 80 institutes out of 1,233 Engagement Reviews conducted in 2020-2021 recently recognized with a 2021 Cognia System of Distinction Award. The award recognizes the district’s pursuit of continuous improvement demonstrated during their 2020–21 Accreditation Engagement Review.PressRoom
Howard-Brahaney Selected as DoDEA Europe Director for Student Excellence
November 29, 2021 DoDEA Director Tom Brady has named Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney as the DoDEA Europe Director for Student Excellence, effective December 19, 2021. She will be responsible for DoDEA’s 64 schools and nearly 4,000 employees that serve 25,000 military-connected students across Europe. The selection was made through a competitive process.PressRoom
Arrington Selected as DoDEA Europe South District Superintendent
November 29, 2021 DoDEA Director Tom Brady has named Dr. Jeff Arrington as the DoDEA Europe South District Superintendent. He will be responsible for DoDEA’s 16 schools and approximately 5,675 students across 4 countries in the Europe South District.PressRoom