I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing, and productive summer with family and friends. I sincerely hope that you were able to rest and recharge and prepare yourself for the upcoming school year. I know that our staff is excited to have each of our students back on campus as full-time students as we learn and grow together during school year 2021-2022!
All indicators point to an engaging and productive school year. Over the summer, our team of educators has worked arduously to prepare to serve our students. We have scheduled students' courses, upgraded technology, enhanced classrooms and career areas, ordered classroom materials and supplies, received donations from business partners, and provided professional learning for our staff. We are ready to welcome our students back on campus in late August.
To ensure the back-to-school transition is successful, please take time to thoroughly review the information contained in this newsletter. As you read, you will learn about the St. Georges vision, mission, and core values. The vision clearly outlines our ideal, the mission clearly states what we will do for our students, and our core values are our guiding principles. Also, you will meet our assistant principals and several staff members. Finally, you will become informed about the staggered start of the school year to know your child's first day of school, receive a transportation update, and more.
Once again, I can assure you that our staff is excited to embark on a meaningful learning journey with our students through school year 2021-2022.
Chad Harrison, Ed.D.
Principal, St. Georges Technical High School
"The Diversity and Inclusion Committee members, District Diversity and Equity Coordinators, and administration are focused on taking the 2021-2022 school year even further in an effort to build on the foundation laid last year. During the 2020-2021 school year, we partnered with Delaware State University, University of Delaware, The Howard Group, Equity and Beyond, and Dr. Rod Carey in our professional development and learning opportunities.
This year, the goal is to continue these types of partnerships and to continue the critical conversations. We also want to align our work and answer questions such as, "What does it look like in my classroom and curriculum?" The district has developed a strategic plan focused on ensuring all students receive an equitable education including equitable CTE opportunities through partnering with our business partners. The student group, the FaM (Forever a Moment), will continue to assist students in being stronger advocates, leaders, and facilitators as they build on their successful inaugural year. The 2021-2022 school year is an important step to continuing to grow as a school community and beyond."
Tairen McCollister
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, St. Georges Technical High School
- A St. Georges rising senior, Aa’khai Holis, had his op-ed piece regarding the need for additional Black doctors published on Delaware Online today! Please take a moment to check out the article at https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2021/07/30/america-needs-more-black-medical-professionals/5394510001/
"We are excited to begin our 2021-22 sports season with our new and returning student athletes and their families. We want to make sure that all interested students are able to participate on our opening date for preseason practices and tryouts on August 16th. In order to do so, all student athletes must be cleared and have a DIAA physical on file at the school that has a Date of Clearance on or after April 1, 2021. The updated form can be found on the DIAA webpage or our sports website at www.hawkssports.com. You can also find pertinent sport specific information such as team schedules, team information, and coach’s contact information. It is our hope that we have upcoming seasons that resemble more of a “normal” landscape for our student athletes to compete in and one where we can have spectators at our contests without restrictions. Please continue to practice effective preventative health strategies that will mitigate injury or illness risks to all of our community members both on and off campus. We are also looking for parents willing to serve as volunteers in a variety of ways to help create the best environment around our athletic programs. Please contact me with any questions or interest in serving. Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing you at our events!"
Respectfully,
Mark Robinson, CAA, MS, MEd., ATC, CSCS, NASM-PES, ITAT
Nah’Shon Hyland, St. Georges Class of 2019, was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Denver Nuggets during the 2021 NBA draft. Nah’Shon is a great example of someone who overcame adversity and worked hard to achieve his goal of playing professional basketball. During his tenure at St. Georges, Nah’Shon took the Hawks to two final four appearances in the DIAA Boys Basketball Tournament and scored 1,947 points. For additional details, please visit https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/what-hyland-adds-to-nuggets-073021
"It is an honor to be a part of the St. Georges team. For eleven years, I taught sixth grade in Pennsylvania. I also served one year as the Athletic Director at Garnet Valley Middle School. I spent four years as an assistant principal and Athletic Director at Avon Grove High School in the Avon Grove School District. Currently, I am entering my 9th year at St. Georges as an Assistant Principal. I received my bachelor’s degree from Neumann University (Elementary K--6). I obtained my master’s degree in Instructional Leadership at Cabrini College. In 2016, I acquired a doctorate in Administration and Policy at the University of Delaware. Believing that it takes a village to raise a child, my goal is to build upon the positive and supportive culture that exists within St. Georges. I believe that all students can succeed, and through the collaborative efforts of the educational community, become productive members of society. We have the power to prepare our youth to make our world a better place. Working together with all community stakeholders, we can ensure that all students will learn and grow." ~Jim Connor, Ed.D.
"I am honored and privileged to have been chosen to serve as an assistant principal at St. Georges Technical High School. I am a native of Ghana in West Africa. I have been involved with St. Georges as a Carpentry Instructor for the past 13 years. Prior to that role, I was an instructor at Wilmington Job Corps for about 2 years, and was in construction, serving as the site superintendent for over 10 years. I supervise our ninth grade Careers & Transition program and our sixteen outstanding CTE programs. I received my Associate’s Degree from Accra Polytechnic, Ghana, as well as my Bachelor's of Science in Career and Technical Education and a Master's of Science in School Leadership from Wilmington University. My educational philosophy is that we have been given an opportunity to change the direction of young lives for the better and we should capitalize on this opportunity and make magic happen for these young minds." ~Frank Hanson, M.Ed.
"It is a pleasure and honor to join the St. Georges administrative team. After teaching English for 12 years in Pennsylvania, I moved into administration. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education in English from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. I earned both a Master’s in Literacy and Doctorate in Innovation and Leadership from Wilmington University. I believe in the power of literacy and the purposeful harnessing of instructional technology to support learning for all. Like my colleagues, I also espouse a collaborative environment as the foundation for a positive learning environment." ~Sarah Olsavsky, Ed.D.
St. Georges Technical High School
Email: chad.harrison@nccvt.k12.de.us
Website: https://stgeorges.nccvt.k12.de.us/
Location: 555 Hyetts Corner Road
Phone: 302.449.3600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgestech/
Twitter: @St_GeorgesTHS
