Cherokee County School District - GA

An Etowah Innovation Zone mom is the winner of this year’s annual CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest! Vinutha Ramachandrachar earned the top prize for her Parsley Salad recipe. Her children, Pranav Vasishta and Pradhyumna Vasishta, attend E.T. Booth MS and Etowah HS. The sixth annual recipe contest, which highlights the designated state vegetable each year in honor of Farm to School Month, this year celebrated parsley with the theme “Par-Slay the Day.” Thank you to Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner, for sponsoring the prize. Her recipe also was enjoyed by students across CCSD today as part of the celebration. Learn more and get the recipe: https://lnkd.in/eGWznrUK #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

October is National Principals Month!?Our Principals are Elevating the Excellence every day in our schools by providing leadership and inspiration.?We’re recognizing one of these amazing leaders each day.?Please join us in thanking them for all they do each day for our students and families, teachers and staff, and communities! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence?#ThankAPrincipal Etowah High School Principal Robert Horn Why did you choose to become a Principal? I decided to become an educator because of the educators who had a great impact on me as a student.?I wanted to become a principal so I could lead the development of an effective learning environment by fostering a supportive school culture, promoting effective teaching practices, and ensuring student well-being by working with our staff and students.?I believe schools grow the most when they establish clear expectations and provide resources for teachers, encouraging collaboration and professional development. What inspires you in your work as a Principal? As a teacher, I enjoyed working with my peers to help students be successful.?I feel my role as a Principal allows me to continue to do this work on a larger scale.?I get to work with all staff collaboratively as we strive to offer the best opportunities for our students to be successful.?Together, we explore utilizing different teaching methods, technologies, and strategies to create a dynamic learning environment.?Witnessing students achieve their goals, graduate, or overcome challenges is incredibly motivating and the primary reason I feel educators choose this profession. How are you Elevating the Excellence in your school? At Etowah, we are committed to providing a diverse and rigorous curriculum that includes AP courses, Honors courses, multiple vocational pathways, a wide variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities to engage students and raise academic standards.?Our wide range of academic offerings helps us meet students where they are academically with an intent on fostering academic growth.?Our teachers are intentional as they analyze student performance data to identify areas for improvement, allowing them to tailor lesson, activities, assessments, and interventions effectively.?From student data, we have established measurable goals that align with the needs of students.?We work to promoting respect, positivity and collaboration among students and staff creates a supportive environment conducive to learning.?At Etowah, we try to empower students through leadership roles in clubs, organizations, and decision-making processes.?Through multiple communication outlets to the community, we acknowledge achievements, whether academic, athletic, or artistic, of our students and staff to create a positive school culture.?We continue to build strong partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to provide additional resources and support for students and staff.

A Cherokee County School District high school is partnering with Georgia Public Broadcasting and PBS News Hour for a career skills-building program! Etowah High School’s Career Pathway for Audio and Video Technology and Film and Eagle Network radio broadcast program, both led by teacher Joseph Fouts, are participating in the GPB and PBS News Hour Student Reporting Labs’ Student Voices Collective. Senior Laila Werther kicked off the initiative by interviewing teachers Brittany Chandler and Lee Coker about the impact of artificial intelligence. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eG7khUkY #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Johnston Elementary School 2024 Volunteer of the Year: Carli Stockton!?#CCSDElevateTheExcellence

The Cherokee County School District’s Class of 2024 ACT scores topped national and state averages! The class earned an outstanding 22.5 average, exceeding Georgia’s 21.2 and the Nation’s 19.4 averages on the competitive college entrance and placement examination. CCSD’s performance continues to rank it in the top 10% school districts statewide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2RVgSVZ #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

October is National Principals Month!?Our Principals are Elevating the Excellence every day in our schools by providing leadership and inspiration.?We’re recognizing one of these amazing leaders each day.?Please join us in thanking them for all they do each day for our students and families, teachers and staff, and communities! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence?#ThankAPrincipal E.T. Booth Middle School Principal Todd Sharrock Why did you choose to become a Principal? I chose to become a Principal to help make a meaningful difference for both teachers and students. With a natural inclination for leadership, I enjoy helping people and solving problems, as well as guiding others to reach their full potential. The role of a school Principal aligns with my interests and passion for supporting education and fostering growth in others. What inspires you in your work as a Principal? I am inspired by the amazing leaders I have had the privilege to work with throughout my career, as well as by my father, who was an educator for 44 years. His dedication to the profession and the insights he shared with me from a young age have deeply influenced me. These individuals have shaped the leader I am today and continue to motivate me to be the best educator and leader possible. How are you Elevating the Excellence in your school? I Elevate the Excellence at my school through a simple mantra: "Is this best for our students?" Every decision is driven by the answer to this question, whether the need is academic, social, or emotional. If it's best for our students, we pursue it, regardless of the effort required. I also Elevate the Excellence by building the capacity of my staff, empowering them to lead in their respective areas. I believe in coaching them up, allowing them to take initiatives, and supporting them in their successes and growth opportunities.

The Cherokee County School District’s Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We’re thankful for their service! Please meet one of our newest police officers ... #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #SafeCherokee

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to Woodstock Elementary School 2024 Partner of the Year: Whataburger. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://lnkd.in/g2NKAZmW) to learn more!?#CCSDPartnersInAction?#CCSDElevateTheExcellence

October is National Principals Month!?Our Principals are Elevating the Excellence every day in our schools by providing leadership and inspiration.?We’re recognizing one of these amazing leaders each day.?Please join us in thanking them for all they do each day for our students and families, teachers and staff, and communities! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence?#ThankAPrincipal Dean Rusk Middle School Principal Dawn Weinbaum Why did you choose to become a Principal? Being an educator was my dream since childhood.?Growing up in a household with both parents in education, I saw firsthand the joy and purpose their careers brought them as they supported children and families.?My time as a teacher was incredibly rewarding, and I truly loved making a positive difference in students’ lives.?Watching my mother in her role as an administrator, I realized the broader impact that leadership could have.?I wanted to create positive change not only for students and their families, but also for the staff I serve and the community as a whole.?Ultimately, it is about building a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. What inspires you in your work as a Principal? What inspires me in my work as a Principal begins with my son.?He inspires me to be the best person I can be, both personally and professionally.?Together, my role as a mother and my passion for education motivates my commitment to being an effective school leader.?I strive to create an environment that I would want for my child as a parent.?Additionally, and just as important, the amazing students, staff, and families I work with, and their successes inspire me to continually seek improvement and to foster a positive environment for everyone. How are you Elevating the Excellence in your school? I am most proud of the hard work and dedication of the entire staff at Dean Rusk Middle School in creating a positive learning environment and overall school experience where students can be successful.?Our entire staff is committed to building strong relationships with students and families and working diligently in each of their roles to make Dean Rusk Middle the best it can be.?I take pride in the engaging, meaningful, and purposeful instruction that takes place in our classrooms, which truly elevates the excellence of our school.

Our amazing teachers are Elevating The Excellence in our schools … and every week, you’ll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence