Last night, we came together to offer a hearty "Happy Trails!" and "Thank You!" to Dr. Steve Johnson, our superintendent for the last three and a half years. Students, Teachers, Principals, Staff and Board Members- past and present- all came out to celebrate.
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Dr. J and Sonny Cruse seeing "eye to eye." |
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Dr. J shakes hands with FFA officer Brice Davis.
Dr. J's roots run deep: He began his career in 1972 as a Teacher of Vocational Agriculture. |
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Larry Brown and Board of Trustees Vice President Rissie Owens |
As you may already know, "Dr. J" came out of retirement after nearly 40 years as an educator and visionary leader to take the superintendent position at a critical time in Huntsville ISD.
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HISD Board of Trustee Member and Secretary Tracy Stoudt |
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L-R FFA Advisor Jaqueline Nettuno with the FFA Officers, Dr.J,
and fellow FFA Advisors David Sheffield & Kenneth Goines. |
He initially gave a two year commitment, but stayed on to continue to lead the district.
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Toxie Olyphant, Vanetta Mills and Helen Watkins were among the many folks to come out. |
With his help, we are now poised to continue the good work of educating and serving the children of Huntsville.
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Amy Turner and Deborah McNeil. |
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Three generations of the Johnson Family came out to celebrate.
Here, Dr. J's gets some help from his grandchildren opening up the gift of an iPad.
As Dr. J said, he has about three apps and his grandkids have about 133, so he has plenty of willing tutors! |
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Jim Kreier breaks the ice and helps himself to a treat. |
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Former Board Members Riley Tilley and David Standlee |
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Tim Hooks and Beth Burt |
By the way, here's a tip about Dr. J we heard from Interim Superintendent Sonny Cruse: want to know what might be on the retiring superintendent's future schedule? Let's just say Dr. Johnson bought a boat, and christened it, "In a Meeting!"
Matthew Lahey Huntsville ISD Huntsville Independent School District
Nice piece
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