Sioux City, IA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/13/2012 -- According to Linda Steele, a Middle School Assistant Principal, “Dr. Rich McGrath is a leader in many capacities. He has led his staff through many initiatives that have led to improved student achievement in his building. He has deep knowledge in the area of struggling learners and the interventions that are most effective for these students. His ability to lead his staff through the professional development necessary to make these improvements is a skill that only the most distinguished principals possess.”

About Dr. Rich McGrath and Kaizen Education Leadership
Dr. Rich McGrath (http://www.drrichmcgrath.com) is an expert in all phases of education, particularly versed in school-wide reform of inner city schools; with experience leading a school of students with over 90% poverty and over 60% English Language Learners. McGrath served as principal for the past decade. He was a reading consultant for Northwest Area Education Agency for five years; a classroom teacher for fifteen years for Sioux City Community Schools, Iowa and Aurora Public Schools, Colorado. A graduate of University of Denver, Colorado, Dr. McGrath studied education then received his Master’s in School Administration from University of Northern Iowa; he earned his doctorate from University of South Dakota in Curriculum and Instruction. School Administrators of Iowa recognized Dr. Richard McGrath as one of the leading elementary school principals in Iowa in 2011. Dr. McGrath was recently published in Quality Digest about the role of Quality in Education and Workforce Preparation. Follow Dr. Rich McGrath on Twitter @drrichmcgrath.