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Principals' Message
 Over the past 3 years, Harper has made significant leaps and bounds in the areas of academics, attendance, school culture and climate. Under the leadership of Principal Kenyatta Stansberry, we have strived to make Harper a safe school, where student achievement and community involvement are of high regard. Many of these changes took place during our transition to a Turnaround School Initiative. We are proud to say that Harper has become a model for the Office of School Turnaround. John Marshall High School, located on Chicago’s west side, will become the 3rd school that will undergo this Turnaround Initiative. Marshall also experiences some of the same challenges as did Harper, and therefore, becomes a prime candidate for this Turnaround initiative. With this being said, it is with great honor and pleasure that the Office of School Turnaround announces the candidate for this initiative will be Kenyatta Stansberry. The Office of School Turnaround is confident that she will provide the same leadership at Marshall as she has done at Harper and move the school forward. This was not an easy decision for Ms. Stansberry. She has built many relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members. However, Ms. Stansberry recognizes the need that Marshall High School has and understands that her expertise will best fit that need. This transition will take place effective July 1, 2010. The Office of School Turnaround continues to acknowledge the needs of Harper and therefore will place the Assistant Principal, Leonetta Sanders, in the Principal’s position. The Office of School Turnaround is building the capacity of future principals by allowing assistant principals to be mentored by current principals and staff of the Office of School Turnaround. Ms. Sanders has served in the Assistant Principal’s position at Harper for 3 years and possesses a wealth of knowledge that can continue to move Harper forward. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Sanders and wishing Ms. Stansberry good luck and well wishes as she makes her transition to Marshall. Ms. Stansberry will always be a part of the Englewood Community and the Harper Family. Students may reach out to Ms Stansberry on Facebook.com. Sincerely, |
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