To provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all DODEA students for success in a dynamic, global environment.
Welcome
When traveling in unfamiliar territory, explorers consult their compasses to ensure they have not lost their way or are not headed in a direction away from their destination. The value of a compass is that it defines one direction - north. All other directions can be determined and selected or rejected based on this knowledge.
As educators, we also need to consult our professional compass. Rather than showing north, our compass needs to point directly at helping students learn.
Every issue, every decision, and every expenditure of an organizational resource - human or financial - must be judged on its consistency with the point of our compass.
If we are clear and consistent in our pursuit of and support for student learning, we can monitor our direction and adjust our course with relative ease. Like explorers, we need to frequently consult our compass and adjust our course accordingly. However, our compass is not something we can carry in our pocket. We must keep it in our hearts and minds.
Mediterranean District Office Vision Lead and support quality teaching and safe, successful 21st Century Learning anytime…anywhere.
A message from our Superintendent
Mr. Kent Worford
Dear Students and Parents, Community and Commands, Educators and Support Staff:
As the new Superintendent of the Mediterranean District, I am delighted to welcome you to another school year! Last year was an extraordinarily busy one, with many challenges, and this year seems to be headed in the same direction—only faster! However, I am sure that, with the tremendous expertise and great efforts of all our administrators, teachers, and support staffs, we will prevail on all fronts. I am counting on the continued dedication and good will of everyone in our wonderful district so that all our students receive the very best educational opportunities possible.
Having come to the Mediterranean District from the Isles District, and now having spent two years here as the Assistant Superintendent, I am fully aware of the various country requirements, cultural differences, logistic problems, and extraordinary challenges you are facing. One of my major goals is to guarantee that each of our 18 schools in the five countries comprising our district has a smooth and very successful year. In order to do that, however, I need open and frequent communication with all of you. Equally important is that I am very fortunate to be working with a veteran leadership team, knowledgeable and productive educators, and a finely honed District Office staff.
What awaits us this year? Aside from the ever-present funding hurdles, we are looking at important military transitions in Rota, Vicenza, and possibly Sigonella. Where other districts are facing closures or “drawdowns,” the Mediterranean District is facing significant student increases due to military adjustments around the globe within the next two years. We already are seeing significant use of the Video Teleconference (VTC) in all areas—for training and interactive meetings. Strong security measures will remain in place throughout the district, and our Safety & Security Officers will be keeping close watch on potential problem areas. Our most important goals are to provide all our students with challenging 21st Century educational opportunities in safe and solid environments, guaranteeing their highest achievements in all aspects of school life.
I will be visiting your schools and look forward to meeting you.
Mr. Kent Worford Superintendent Mediterranean District