Sioux City, IA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/19/2012 -- 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.
Dr. Paul R. Gausman, Superintendent of Schools for Sioux City, Iowa, recently acknowledged the extraordinary contribution of Dr. Rich McGrath to the school district, commenting, “Dr. McGrath is an extraordinary leader as exhibited through many of the measures that one would review when studying a school's success such as test scores, grading, performance on state and national assessments, and student success in the latter grades. I am pleased to report, however, that Rich's leadership has also brought about heightened quality of building success beyond the standard measures.”
Gossman went on to say, “Rich is very well respected by those who supervise him, as well as by his colleagues. He is one who sincerely focuses on the needs of the entire student, and tirelessly works toward high levels of achievement by partnering with all stakeholders on the team. I would rate Dr. McGrath among the highest quality of elementary principals I have personally ever worked with.”
About Dr. Rich McGrath and Kaizen Education Leadership
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.
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