Quail Call

August 8, 2022

Welcome To The 2022-2023 School Year!

Only three more short weeks of summer! Mark your calendars, Back to School Night is Monday August 29th and school starts on Tuesday August 30th. We are back in the office and you will start receiving Quail Calls with important back to school information on a more regular basis.

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Hello From PPCS New Executive Director Sara Beggs, PhD

Hello PPCS!

My family and I arrived in Moscow on Wednesday August 3rd and have already been welcomed by so many wonderful people. We are lucky enough to have found a rental in town owned by a former PPCS family while we look for a home with some land to buy. Although I have just started working from campus, I have been working virtually and attending conferences throughout July. I was able to attend a New Leader Institute with EL which helped to ground my work as a leader around the EL Design Principles, Core Practices, and Three Dimensions of Student Achievement. While researching job possibilities in Moscow, it was the EL way of teaching and learning that excited me about Palouse Prairie. After attending the EL conference with leaders from around the nation, I can confidently say that Palouse Prairie Charter School follows the EL approach with fidelity and we will continue to do just that. This is a great place to be and I am thrilled to join the crew.

Below you can find a little more information about me. Please feel free to stop by and say hi before the school year starts.

I have worked in the field of education for 19 years. Following nine years of elementary teaching experience, I moved to the District Office as an instructional specialist supporting teachers and students in curriculum, instruction, and intervention in grades pre-k through 12.I then accepted an administrative position as Coordinator of Inclusive Schooling. In this position I worked collaboratively with district administrators, site administrators, teachers, and families, to support students with and without disabilities in general education. After four years I realized how much I missed being on an elementary campus and became the proud Principal of an Elementary school. Throughout my career, I additionally taught courses at Chapman University in the Masters in Curriculum and Instruction department as well as the Masters in Special Education program. After growing up, living, and working in Southern California our family decided to follow our dreams and move to the Palouse. We are thrilled to join the PPCS community!

My deep-rooted philosophy and belief that all children can thrive and be successful in the education environment drives my passion to ensure a Multi-tiered System of Support for all students. I believe in using restorative practices to support positive behavior and problem-solving skills. I view a safe and collaborative school environment as key to a successful school culture. Partnerships with parents and community partners are essential components to that success.

Lastly and most importantly, I am a proud mother of two beautiful girls Charlotte (9), and Caroline (6). As a mom of school-age children, I am keenly aware of the importance of family involvement and the significance of the school community. During my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities and spending time with my daughters, husband Jeff, and our family pets. As the PPCS Executive Director, you can expect that I will be visible, accessible, and collaborative. I am looking forward to working together as partners in learning.

Warmly,

Sara Beggs

sbeggs@palouseprairieschool.org