New Assistant Principals Named for McCluer, McCluer North for 2015-16

The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education has approved David Arledge and Courtney Ford as assistant principals of McCluer High School and Walter Collie as assistant principal of McCluer North High School for the 2015-16 academic year.

“We are pleased to add individuals with such strong educational credentials to leadership roles at McCluer High School and at McCluer North High School for the 2015-16 academic year,” said Lawrence W. Larrew, acting superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District.  “Each of these educators has a proven track record in providing direction and guidance that we believe will greatly benefit our students.”

Arledge previously served as assistant principal at Riverview Gardens High School and also taught English language arts at Riverview Gardens High School as well as at schools in Las Vegas.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English Education, a master’s degree in Educational Administration and Principal Certification in grades 7-12.  His areas of expertise include professional learning communities (PLCs), alternative educational programming and depth of knowledge (DOK).  He received the Teacher of the Year award at Riverview Gardens High School and has earned the “30 Leaders in Their 30s” award from North County, Inc.

Ford served as interim assistant principal at McCluer and has also taught sixth grade in the Ferguson-Florissant School District at Johnson-Wabash Elementary School.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Central Missouri and a master’s degree in Education from Lindenwood University. In addition, he is K-12 certified in administration.  Ford’s experience includes expertise in the areas of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), Teach Like a Champion and data analysis.

Collie previously served as assistant principal at Imagine Environmental Science and Mathematics, as principal at Imagine Academy of Careers Middle School, and as assistant principal at Central Middle School in Riverview Gardens.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Harris-Stowe State University, plus a master’s degree in Educational Administration and an educational specialist degree from Missouri Baptist University. Collie brings with him a wealth of expertise in school improvement and in increasing the success rate of students.

 

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