Press Releases
Releases for 2021
DoDEA Celebrates 75 Years of Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Military-Connected Students
October 10, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) celebrates its 75th anniversary during the 2021-2022 School Year, continuing a tradition of excellence in education that began on October 14, 1946.PressRoom
Leigh Johnson Selected As Europe West District Chief of Staff
October 06, 2021 Mr. Kent Worford, DoDEA Europe West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Leigh Johnson as the new Europe West Chief of StaffPressRoom
DoDEA Celebrates New, Modern School and 90 Years of Education at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
September 30, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity will celebrate a new school at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on October 7.PressRoom
DoDEA 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists
September 23, 2021 Five Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students were named among 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists this year by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).PressRoom
Three DoDEA Schools recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 22, 2021 The U.S. Department of Education recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.PressRoom
Jimmy Journey Retires After 32 Years of Service to Military-connected Students
September 15, 2021 Mr. Jimmy Journey, District Superintendent for DoDEA Pacific South, will retire on December 30, 2021, after 32 years of service to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).PressRoom
Mrs. Hoai-My T. Winder Selected as Acting Principal Yokota West Elementary School
September 14, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Hoai-My T. Winder as Acting Principal for Yokota West Elementary School.PressRoom
Angelo Barcinas selected as Principal for West Point ES
September 09, 2021 Helen Balilo, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for New York and Virginia, is pleased to announce Angelo Barcinas as the new principal for West Point Elementary School at West Point, New York.PressRoom
DoDEA Celebrates New Modern School at West Point
August 26, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity will celebrate a new elementary school at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York on September 1.PressRoom
Jared Collins selected as Principal for Antilles MS
August 25, 2021 Dr. Jacob Sherwood, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for Fort Buchanan and Ramey, is pleased to announce Jared Collins as the new principal for Antilles Middle School at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.PressRoom
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and DoDEA partner to bring unique cultural and educational exchange opportunities to Japanese and American students
August 23, 2021 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity – Pacific (DoDEA), with support from U.S. Embassy and consulates in Japan and U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ), are excited to continue building upon a partnership which allows local Japanese students and DoDEA students to participate in educational and cultural exchanges.PressRoom
Dr. John Rivers Selected as Acting Assistant Principal Iwakuni and MC Perry Elementary Schools, Iwakuni, Japan
August 23, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. John Rivers as the Acting Assistant Principal for the Iwakuni and MC Perry Elementary Schools.PressRoom
Fort Knox to Build Another Modern School
August 17, 2021 Fort Knox is getting a new school! The Department of Defense Education Activity will replace its 63-year-old Van Voorhis Elementary School with a state-of-the-art, 21st-century school.PressRoom
Brad Burgess selected as Principal for Shughart Middle School at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
August 16, 2021 Kathy Downs, the Department of Defense Education Activity community superintendent for Fort Bragg and Cuba, is pleased to announce Brad Burgess as the new principal for Shughart Middle School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.PressRoom
Ms. Deborah Connolly Selected as Assistant Principal Yokosuka Middle School
August 13, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Deborah Connolly as Assistant Principal for Yokosuka Middle School.PressRoom
Free Meals For Students Though June 2022 - DoDEA Americas Served 4 Million Meals During Pandemic
August 11, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture says student meals are free through June 2022. DoDEA Americas served 4 million meals during pandemicPressRoom
Andrea Marr named Principal at Fort Campbell High School
August 10, 2021 Joshua Adams, the Department of Defense Education Activity Kentucky community superintendent, announces Andrea Marr as the new principal for Fort Campbell High School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.PressRoom
Ryan Smith selected as Community Superintendent for Camp Lejeune
August 09, 2021 Dr. Donato Cuadrado, the Department of Defense Education Activity mid-Atlantic district superintendent, is pleased to announce Ryan Smith as the new community superintendent for Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.PressRoom
Mr. Jason L. Goodwin Selected as Assistant Principal Yokota High School
August 05, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. James Goodwin as Assistant Principal at Yokota High School.PressRoom
Ms. Amy Phillips Selected as Assistant Principal Sollars Elementary School
August 05, 2021 Dr. Judith Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amy Phillips as assistant principal of Sollars Elementary School, located at Misawa Air Base, Misawa, Japan.PressRoom
Fall Sports/Activities for SY 21-22
August 05, 2021 Fall Sports/Activities for SY 21-22 for DoDEA Europe SchoolsPressRoom
Welcome Back, DoDEA Students and Families
August 02, 2021 Nearly 19,000 students are headed back to schools at the Department of the Department of Defense Education Activity in the Americas.PressRoom
Ms. Mary F. Fisk Selected as Principal Ikego Elementary School
July 29, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Mary Fisk as Principal for Ikego Elementary School.PressRoom
Mr. Scott Tefft selected as Principal of Bechtel Elementary School
July 27, 2021 DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Scott Tefft as principal of Bechtel Elementary School, located in Okinawa, Japan.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces 2021-22 athletics, Far East academics plans for Pacific East and West districts
July 16, 2021 DoDEA Pacific Region coordinates with military installation commands and public health officials in preparation for 2021-22 Far East academics and athletics.PressRoom
Lashaunda Norman, Ph.D. selected as Principal of Iwakuni Elementary School
July 09, 2021 Dr. Judith Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Lashaunda Norman as principal of Iwakuni Elementary School, located at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.PressRoom
Ms. Hilary Simmons Selected as Principal Yokota Middle School
July 09, 2021 Dr. Judith Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Hilary Simmons as principal of Yokota Middle School, located at Yokota Air Base, Japan.PressRoom
Ms. Mary Mullins selected as Principal of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School
July 09, 2021 Dr. Judith Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Mary Mullins as principal of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School, located at Marine Corps<br />Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan.PressRoom
Mr. Jason Sheedy selected as Principal of Edgren Middle High School
June 24, 2021 Dr. Judith Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Jason Sheedy as principal of Edgren Middle High School, located at Misawa Air Base, Misawa, Japan.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific jumpstarts success with summer learning
June 24, 2021 DoDEA Pacific welcomed more than 2,500 students back to school June 15 as the three-week Jumpstart to Success Summer Program launched across the region.PressRoom
Todd Cobb Named DoDEA History Teacher Of The Year
June 17, 2021 Todd Cobb, a teacher at Ramey School in Puerto Rico, has been named the Department of Defense Education Activity History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.PressRoom
Ms. Latressa (Renée) Cobb Selected as Principal Matthew C. Perry High School
June 10, 2021 Dr. Judith J. Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Latressa T. (Renée) Cobb as principal of Matthew C. Perry High School, located at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan.PressRoom
Mark Villarreal Announced as Sigonella MHS Principal
June 08, 2021 Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA Europe South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Mark Villarreal as Principal for Sigonella Middle High School.PressRoom
DoDEA Announces 2022 Teacher of the Year
June 07, 2021 Daegu Elementary School teacher Ms. Rachel Guilfoyle has been selected as the 2022 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Teacher of the Year.PressRoom
Todd Curkendall Retires After 29 Years of Service
June 07, 2021 Todd Curkendall, community superintendent for Camp Lejeune, will retire Wednesday, June 30, after 29 years of service to the Department of Defense Education Activity.PressRoom
Dr. Tynia Hopkins announced as Assistant Principal for Naples ES
June 07, 2021 Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA Europe South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Tynia Hopkins as Assistant Principal for Naples Elementary School.PressRoom
DODEA Pacific East Selects Dr. Rebecca Villagomez as Principal for Yokota High School.
June 06, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Rebecca Villagomez as Principal for Yokota High School.PressRoom
Maxwell hosts first DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children
June 03, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity approved Maxwell Elementary Middle School as the first site for a four-year pilot program to open enrollment to children of full-time, active duty military living off base.PressRoom
DoDEA 2021 National Merit® Scholarship Recipients
June 02, 2021 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced scholarship winners in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Among the selectees are three DoDEA Scholarship recipients.PressRoom
Ramey Student Named Presidential Scholar
June 01, 2021 Nicolas Taj Proskauer Valerio, a student of Ramey School in Puerto Rico, has been named a U.S Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.PressRoom
St Jean named 2021 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise
May 27, 2021 DoDEA-Europe’s Neissa St Jean has been selected as DoDEA’s inaugural Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise. St Jean is a fourth-grade teacher at Ramstein Intermediate School in Ramstein, Germany, with over 14 years of teaching experience.PressRoom
Lorien Gustafson selected as AP for Lejeune HS
May 25, 2021 Dr. Donato Cuadrado, the Department of Defense Education Activity Mid-Atlantic District superintendent, is pleased to announce Lorien Gustafson as the new assistant principal of Lejeune High School at Camp Lejeune, NC.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces Virtual Far East Marksmanship Results
May 17, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific Region is pleased to announce the results of the first-ever virtual Far East Marksmanship Match.PressRoom
Four DoDEA Educators Selected for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
May 13, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity is pleased to announce the DoDEA State Selection Committee for the 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program has selected four state-level finalists for 7-12th grade teachers of science and mathematicsPressRoom
DoDEA-Europe’s Charlotte Geehreng Selected as OSHNA’s 2021 School Nurse of the Year
May 13, 2021 DoDEA-Europe’s Charlotte Geehreng has been selected as Overseas School Health Nurses Association (OSHNA) 2021 Nurse of the Year.As the nurse at DoDEA's Brussels American School (BAS) in Brussels, Belgium, Ms. Geehreng has provided care for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students at BAS for the last three years.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific South announces renaming of Bob Hope Primary School
May 08, 2021 DoDEA Pacific South is pleased to announce Bob Hope Primary School will be renamed and known as Ralph F. Stearley Primary School beginning with the 2021-22 school year.PressRoom
Strait selected as 2021 DoDEA Principal of the Year
April 19, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces Mr. James Strait, Kubasaki High School principal, has been selected as the 2021 DoDEA Principal of the Year.PressRoom
Mr. David Ballesteros-Burkett Announced as Principal of Lakenheath ES
April 12, 2021 RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom – April 12, 2021 - Mr. Kent Worford, Superintendent Europe West District announces that Mr. David Ballesteros-Burkett has been selected as Principal for Lakenheath Elementary School, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.PressRoom
Mrs. Bernadine “Bernie” Camuso as Assistant Principal for Bahrain Middle High School (MHS)
April 08, 2021 Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA Europe South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Bernadine “Bernie” Camuso as Assistant Principal for Bahrain Middle High School (MHS).PressRoom
Dr. Justin Treisch Selected as Principal Mendel Elementary School
April 06, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Justin Treisch as Principal for Mendel Elementary School.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific South announces opening of Bob Hope Elementary closure of Stearley Heights Elementary
April 05, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific South District will open a brand-new, 21st century elementary school on Kadena Air Base for the 2021-22 school year.PressRoom
Ms. Jessica Mitchell selected as DoDEA Europe West District 2022 Teacher of the Year
April 01, 2021 Congratulations to Jessica Mitchell selected as DoDEA Europe West District 2022 Teacher of the YearPressRoom
Air Force JROTC students land Flight Academy scholarships
March 30, 2021 Pacific Air Force JROTC cadets Tiffany Eddy, of Yokota High School, and Aiden Toole, of Kadena High School have received scholarships to participate in the Air Force JROTC Flight Academy Chief of Staff Private Pilot Scholarship program.PressRoom
Osan Middle High School AFJROTC students earn scholarships
March 18, 2021 Osan Middle High School Air Force JROTC students earn scholarshipsPressRoom
DoDEA Students Selected for US Senate Youth Program
March 12, 2021 The United States Senate Youth Program has announced that DoDEA-Europe high school students Mr. Caden Richard Burkman and Ms. Amanda Marie Wills will represent DoDEA during the 59th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 14-17, 2021.PressRoom
Kapiko-Faulkner Selected as DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year
March 09, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Region is pleased to announce Leigh Anne Kapiko Faulkner, principal of Tarawa Terrace Elementary School on Camp Lejeune, NC, as the 2021 DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific East world language learners engage in virtual exchange
March 07, 2021 DoDEA Pacific East world language learners engage in virtual exchange. Yokota Middle School students in Mr. Anjo’s Japanese II class recently took part in a virtual exchange programPressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces 2022 District Teachers of the Year
March 02, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific region is pleased to announce the 2022 District Teachers of the Year for the Pacific East, Pacific South, and Pacific West districts. As District Teacher of the Year, each of the below selectees is now the running for DoDEA’s 2022 Teacher of the Year.PressRoom
James Strait selected as 2021 DoDEA Pacific Principal of the Year
March 01, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific region is pleased to announce Mr. James Strait, principal of Kubasaki High School School in Okinawa, Japan, as the 2021 DoDEA Pacific Principal of the Year.PressRoom
The Pacific South DSO would like to introduce Ms. Lorri Vallone – Principal of the NEW Bob Hope Elementary School
February 24, 2021 The Pacific South DSO would like to introduce Ms. Lorri Vallone as the Principal of the NEW Bob Hope Elementary School.PressRoom
Two DoDEA Students Among National Merit Scholarship Finalists
February 23, 2021 Of the four million students expected to graduate high school this year, nation-wide, only about 10,000 will qualify for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). This year, two of these students hail from Stuttgart High School.DoDEA in the News
Ms. Cheryl Williams Selected as DoDEA Europe South District 2022 Teacher of the Year
February 22, 2021 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe South Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney announced the selection of Cheryl Williams as the DoDEA Europe South District 2022 Teacher of the Year.PressRoom
The Pacific South DSO is pleased to introduce Mr. Kerwin Jones – Interim Principal of Zukeran Elementary School
February 18, 2021 The Pacific South DSO is pleased to introduce Mr. Kerwin Jones as the Interim Principal of Zukeran Elementary SchoolPressRoom
Most DoDEA Schools in Germany to Return to In-Person Instruction on Monday, February 22nd
February 18, 2021 In coordination with military leadership and public health experts, all DoDEA schools in Germany – with the exception of Baumholder-area schools – will return to in-person instruction on Monday, February 22nd, 2021.PressRoom
DoDEA Schools in Germany to Remain in Remote Instruction through Friday, February 19th
February 11, 2021 In accordance with host nation guidance and in coordination with military leadership and public health experts, all DoDEA schools in Germany will remain in remote instruction through at least Friday, February 19th, 2021.PressRoom
DoDEA Announces Selection of New Communications Chief
February 09, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity announced today the selection of a new Communications Chief to oversee public affairs and related communications operations across the DoDEA enterprise. Mr. William J. Griffin (APR), a public relations professional with both military and civilian experience has been selected.PressRoom
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and DoDEA postpone cultural and educational exchange camps at Sasebo, Iwakuni
February 08, 2021 Due to the extended state of emergency in areas of mainland Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).PressRoom
Ms. Kira Hurst selected as Principal for Kinnick High School
February 08, 2021 Dr. Judy Allen, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Kira Hurst as Principal for Kinnick High School.PressRoom
Most DoDEA Schools in Germany to Remain in Remote Instruction
January 28, 2021 In accordance with host nation guidance and in coordination with military leadership and public health experts, all DoDEA schools in Germany - with the exception of the schools on Spangdahlem Air Base - will remain in remote instruction through at least Friday, February 12th, 2021.PressRoom
Mr. Craig Maxey selected as Principal for Ryukyu Middle School
January 21, 2021 The Pacific South DSO is pleased to introduce Mr. Craig Maxey – New Principal of Ryukyu Middle SchoolPressRoom
DoDEA-Europe Students to Participate in 2021 Inaugural (Virtual) Parade
January 19, 2021 The 2021 Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) has invited Sigonella Middle School (Sicily, Italy) students to represent DoDEA in a virtual parade, one of many Presidential Inauguration events.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces virtual Far East Drill Meet results
January 18, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific Region is pleased to announce the results of the first-ever virtual Far East Drill Meet.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces Far East Virtual Cross Country Results
January 11, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific Region is pleased to announce the results of the first-ever virtual Far East Cross Country Championship.PressRoom
DoDEA Pacific announces Far East Cheer Competition Results
January 11, 2021 The Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific Region is pleased to announce the results of the first-ever virtual Far East Cheer CompetitionPressRoom
DoDEA Announces 2021 Teacher of the Year
January 05, 2021 Congratulations again to DoDEA's 2021 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Lachanda Garrison, 2nd grade teacher at Bahrain Elementary School, as we start off the new year!PressRoom