Sharing a moment...

At the school board meeting tonight (held in Seward) I was honored with a "Golden Apple Award" for outstanding service to the district. I wanted to share the moment by placing the text that was read at the meeting on the blog. (I also got a "Golden Apple" that says KPBSD School Board recognizes Ginger Blackmon for Outstanding Service.) Ginger

Ginger Blackmon

Golden Apple Award

May 5, 2008

The role of principal is more than just interactions with students and staff. For Seward High School Principal Ginger Blackmon, it also means involving parents and the community in education.

"She is a breath of fresh air and a dynamic, innovative thinker and administrator. Her efforts to re-establish academic excellence in our school should not go unnoticed," said Seward parent Catherine Bishop.

In her two years at Seward High, Ms. Blackmon has made academics the priority and is dedicated to maintaining an orderly, positive environment for students by being visible and accessible to students, staff and parents.

"She is willing to listen and problem solve - no matter how small," Mrs. Bishop said.

Ms. Blackmon is not only available to help, she seeks out opportunities to do so. She has met with the Seward community to discuss ways to improve Seward High and has actively sought parental involvement in the school.

We, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education, are proud to recognize Ginger Blackmon for her efforts to make Seward High an inclusive, engaging and rigorous environment that is integral to its community.