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Americas Press Releases

Releases for 2008


Wednesday, December 17, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Lejeune High School Teacher Earns Certification

Lejeune High School (LHS) Culinary Arts Teacher Jane Varalli has successfully completed all of the requirements necessary to become a Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator (CSFE) through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Gibson Named Van Voorhis Elementary School Principal

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Mrs. Laura Gibson.

Monday, October 20, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Coulter Named Wassom Middle School Principal

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Mr. Walter Coulter.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Fort Bragg School’s Name to Honor Soldier’s Memory

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that the new elementary school at Fort Bragg will honor the memory of Master Sergeant Gary Ivan Gordon.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Motolenich Named Brittin Elementary School Principal

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Mr. Joseph R. Motolenich.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Daniel-Kapiko Named Tarawa Terrace II Principal

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Ms. Leigh Anne Daniel-Kapiko.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Stone Named Georgia/Alabama Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Dr. Fordyce Stone.

Friday, August 29, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Blease Named Kentucky Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Dr. Jo Blease.

Monday, July 28, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Carr Named Principal at McNair Elementary School

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Dr. Carolyn D. Carr.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Kacmarski Named Russell Elementary School Principal

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Mrs. Donna Kacmarski.

Friday, June 27, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Hall Named Principal at Butner Elementary School

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Mrs. Sharon “Sherry” Hall.

Thursday, June 26, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Hayes, Perry to Head Maxwell, Robins Admin Team

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Ms. Melissa Hayes.

Thursday, June 12, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Herring Named Dahlgren School Principal

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Mrs. Alice Herring.

Friday, June 6, 2008 | DoDEA Americas |
Hollier Named Quantico Middle/High School Principal

Dr. Elaine Beraza, Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Cuba, (DoDDS-Cuba) announced today that Mr. Michael Hollier.