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Howell has spent seven years building Helmwood Heights around trust, relationships and a small prize in the principal’s office
Howell has spent seven years building Helmwood Heights around trust, relationships and a small prize in the principal’s office

October is National Principals Month, and this year's theme is “Elevating the Voices That Transform Schools.” At Helmwood Heights, the voices doing the elevating are the ones who work beside him. An assistant principal, a counselor and three teachers described what Aaron Howell's leadership looks like up close, and they kept coming back to the same few things: he is present, he trusts them, and he makes sure people know they are seen.

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Panther Academy Principal Carla Kuhn spent 20 years in kindergarten classrooms, and her teachers say it shows
Panther Academy Principal Carla Kuhn spent 20 years in kindergarten classrooms, and her teachers say it shows

The postcards arrive in the summer, when school is the last thing on anyone's mind. Each one comes from Panther Academy Principal Carla Kuhn.

It is one small way she lets her staff know she is thinking about them, said teacher Megan Hatfield.

October is National Principals Month, and this year's theme is "Elevating the Voices That Transform Schools." At Panther Academy, those voices belong to the teachers who work beside Kuhn every day.

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Welcome to Elizabethtown Independent Schools

MISSION & VISION

OUR MISSION

Elizabethtown Independent Schools will provide a high quality education for all students that prepares them for success. As a school district, we are committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to foster high expectations, a positive culture, and a supportive environment that meets the needs of every student. We will hold each other accountable through effective systems and communication which will lead to growth and innovation while building on our Tradition of Excellence.

OUR VISION

We choose to build on our Tradition of Excellence by ensuring each student achieves academic growth, personal responsibility, and future readiness

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Mullins Quote

“E'town has people in it that care about the school. I'm not talking about just the school system. I mean out in the community. They care about their schools.”

Former EIS teacher Don Mullins

Bailey Quote

“The standards are high. To me, if you want to excel, you've got to have high standards.”

Former EIS teacher Preston Bailey

Atcher Quote

“We're kind of big enough to do some great things and small enough to know everyone.”

Former EIS teacher Andrea Atcher