The Pulaski County Special School District recently awarded its third quarter Inspiration in Education award for the 2023-2024 school year at the March Board of Education meeting.
Damian Patterson, above and center, interim principal at Mills University Studies High School, received this quarterly Inspiration in Education award. The District received a total of 19 nominations for this quarter’s award, two of which were for Patterson.
Patterson began serving as interim principal at Mills University Studies High School in January 2024. In this short time, he’s made quite an impact on both staff and students.
“Although he has been here at our school for a very short time, we as a staff have seen the climate change for the better,” said Gale V McBride, a MUSHS teacher. “He has been visible everyday to the student body. He says positive things to the students and tries to make connections with them.
Over the past 11 years, Patterson served as an assistant principal at Maumelle Middle School, Mills University Studies High School, and, most recently, Joe T. Robinson High School. This experience working across multiple feeders within PCSSD has helped him connect with both students and staff.
Several board members also shared positive remarks about Patterson and the impact he’s made during his time with PCSSD. Specifically, Eli Keller shared a personal story about the connection between his son and Patterson from when he (Patterson) worked at Maumelle Middle.
The Board of Education created the Inspiration in Education award to honor certified and support staff members who are inspirational to their students or colleagues in their roles at PCSSD. Additionally, the award recognizes employees who exhibit traits including leadership, mentoring, dedication, excellence and effectiveness in their places of work.
The Inspiration in Education award is presented to the winner quarterly in October, December, March and May. Anyone may nominate a PCSSD employee for the award. The applications are reviewed by the Superintendent's Cabinet for ranking, and the highest scorer is named the quarterly winner and receives the award from the PCSSD Board of Education.
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Mills principal wins PCSSD Inspiration in Education Award
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The Pulaski County Special School District recently awarded its third quarter Inspiration in Education award for the 2023-2024 school year at the March Board of Education meeting.
Damian Patterson, above and center, interim principal at Mills University Studies High School, received this quarterly Inspiration in Education award. The District received a total of 19 nominations for this quarter’s award, two of which were for Patterson.
Patterson began serving as interim principal at Mills University Studies High School in January 2024. In this short time, he’s made quite an impact on both staff and students.
“Although he has been here at our school for a very short time, we as a staff have seen the climate change for the better,” said Gale V McBride, a MUSHS teacher. “He has been visible everyday to the student body. He says positive things to the students and tries to make connections with them.
Over the past 11 years, Patterson served as an assistant principal at Maumelle Middle School, Mills University Studies High School, and, most recently, Joe T. Robinson High School. This experience working across multiple feeders within PCSSD has helped him connect with both students and staff.
Several board members also shared positive remarks about Patterson and the impact he’s made during his time with PCSSD. Specifically, Eli Keller shared a personal story about the connection between his son and Patterson from when he (Patterson) worked at Maumelle Middle.
The Board of Education created the Inspiration in Education award to honor certified and support staff members who are inspirational to their students or colleagues in their roles at PCSSD. Additionally, the award recognizes employees who exhibit traits including leadership, mentoring, dedication, excellence and effectiveness in their places of work.
The Inspiration in Education award is presented to the winner quarterly in October, December, March and May. Anyone may nominate a PCSSD employee for the award. The applications are reviewed by the Superintendent's Cabinet for ranking, and the highest scorer is named the quarterly winner and receives the award from the PCSSD Board of Education.