The Staffer - Table of Contents

Spotlight: Big Man on Campus!

In just a little more than a calendar year, John Aitken has passed like a hot potato from the principal’s chair at Houston High to the rank of Assistant Superintendent … and now, to a seat in the biggest office on the block! So what’s it been like for the Big Man on Campus? Read 23 Questions with the 23rd superintendent to find out!

The Doctor is In: Employee Health Care Just Got A Lot More Convenient.
Read about two new on-site staff health clinics taking shape this school year on page 1.

Invigoration In Progress: “Highly Qualified” Meets “Highly Effective.”
See how a new aim in professional learning is helping grow & retain top leaders on page 2.

And Then...There Were 52: Two New Schools Join the SCS Family!
Learn more about the new Donelson ES & Highland Oaks MS on page 3.

Plus

SCS… There’s an APP for That!: New CHS Class Taps iTouch Technology – page 4

Coffee Talk: It’s True. Starbucks is Everywhere … Even Geography – page 5

Living & Learning: Foreign Language Teachers Take Lessons Beyond Borders – page 6

Exceeding the Mark!: 2009 NCLB Scores Top TN Average in Every Subject! – page 7

New Roles, Same Goals: New–Look Student Services Dept. Still Aiming High – page 8

Raising A Racket!: Mt. Pisgah’s Gary Pittman – The Olympian – page 9

“Unusual & Exceptional”: Riverdale’s Pat Miller is Kiwanis’ Top Teacher in Region – page 10

Man of Honor: Int’l Honor Society Celebrates Shadowlawn’s Clinton Smith – page 11

Super Salute: Memphis In May Credits Collierville ES’ World Class Tribute to Chile – page 12

Introducing

Monica Bates: Highland Oaks Middle School – page 13

Marie DeLockery: Chimneyrock Elementary School – page 13

Malcolm Hawkins: Bartlett High School – page 13

Dr. Angela Holloway: Dexter Elementary School – page 13

SCS Granted UNITARY STATUS! -- Farmington ES is Only TN School to Earn National Health Distinction -- Collierville HS is One of Nation’s Best Schools… Again! -- Northaven’s Health Focus Gets Noticed! -- Ann Erickson Up for Prestigious State Award -- Sycamore Librarian, Lynn Rushdi – The Innovator! -- Catherine Jones One of Only Six National NCTE Winners -- Lois Williams is AAEE’s “Most Outstanding” New Member -- Clark Knight Leading TN’s CTE Association -- ESL Program Represents TN at Regional Conference.

Find out about SCS staff members who have earned special honors and recognitions –
Click Here to view the SCS Honor Roll. >