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Show I ( 2 The Magna Times, West Valiev News & Kearns Post, Mav 15, 2003 School SOOSDpg OtD OSflHW QDSW (IXftogfleHite illing to the team in support their efforts in getting it implemented at Hunter. Bom and raised in Hawaii, she decided that she w anted to be a According to Benjamin Disraeli, "Change is inevitable." In the Granite School District this statement is extremely valid. With the exit of two of our assistant superintendents, (taking superintendence positions in neighboring district) the movement of personnel has been unceasing and sometimes involving the same individuals. These reassignments have not skipped any area of the dis- iously w teacher after admiring what she described as an awesome teacher" who offered her guidance and constantly told her of her individual trict either. Taking the position of self-wort- Assistant Superintendent, Program Services, replacing Dav e Adamson is Cyprus' own Paul Sagers. Mark Manning, currently assistant principal at Olympus High, will return to the Magna community as Cyprus' new' principal. Having served for two jyears as assistant principal at Brockbank, Mark is excited about his return to the community and working with the Cyrus Teaming Network on lithe Urban Learning Grant. I He said that he w'as lookwith ing forward to quality people like Carole Harris. He had served as her assistant for a year before going to Olympus. Mark reminded me that this year's seniors were ninth graders when he at Brockbank. He stated that it is always a pleasure to see those students at games or track meets and have them remember him. When asked about some of his qualities by those who work w'ith and for him, I often heard such expression as: quiet, caring, very friend-- 3 ly, methodical mind, but the h. She whole Mark Manning college, the other is preparing for Olympus High. He has a son attending Olympus Junior and a third grader at Driggs Elementary. Mark enjoyed playing softball for many years, but today you w ill find him coaching his son's athletic games. Whether coaching them or working with high school students, he says that there is never a dull moment and relishes in the commois in tion. We welcome him to Cyprus! Reorganization in the Human Resource Department has caused some additional changes in the personnel of the district. Mike Fraser, currently principal at Hunter, but who was going to move to Skyline in July decided to apply for the job and w as selected to fill the position of director of Human Resources. Initially Kathy Clark was transferred front-- . kept JXiurfxing VtMn going, :vas ve rv approac hab e to Skyline Hunter, but her tieJus. a dep.CQjimiir transfer to Hunter High has Fj&nent to high school stbeen rescinded. She will continue to implement the udents, wanting them pre-IB program at Skyline. pared to excel in life. He 5j feels a deep obligation to The current principal of have students experience a Kearns Junior, Maile Loo, wide range of activities and will now take the title of : events in their learning. Hunter High principal. : Married to his wife Karen Many will recognize her for 22 years, they are the name because she was the : proud parents of four chil- assistant principal at Cyprus ; dren. A son is presently serv- - for several years. She will be ing in the Washington responsible for the IB proMission. While one daughter gram at Hunter and is anx hardily took his advice, majoring in education at BYU Hawaii, and then obtaining her masters in sports medicine at Brigham Young in Provo. For seven years she worked in the San Juan School District ; Maile decided to further her education at the University of Utah, but jobs w ere in limited supply in the Salt Lake Valley. Not letting that discourage her, she applied for a classified job in the Granite district. She was an adaptive PE specialist, traveling to 10 different schools helping the disabled. Then a devastating car w reck changed her life s to-b- e . $ , dream of being a coach forever out the window', what w as she to do? Thanks to the counsel of wonderful friends, she decided to seek the administrative degree. She now says that she is "still a head coach and coaching the biggest game of all, every day! I want all teachers to be the best they can be so that students can be the best." She is confident that w ith her coaching ability, she can make a difference in children. She is a proponent of student achievement and change. She realizes that she has some big shoes to fill, but she is preparing for the challenge. Maile is gamering input from the community and students. When she came to Kearns Junior, she asked three questions and have used the responses as a road map for the wonderful things that have taken place at tlie school. Question 1: What tilings need to be changed? Maile Loo Question 2: What things need to remain the same? Question 3: What are your expectations of me as your principal? She typed those responses out and has kept them at her side marking off each item as they have been success (DriyilLP COLORECTAL CANCER playground : : : : J: : -- Keams Elementary School will hold a benefit on May 30 to help raise fund for new playground equip- - Elem. at 964-768- 0. ONo )Yes JNo )Yes )No Up to 90 of colon cancer? or older? change in bowel habits? Have you noticed blood in your stool? Are you 50 years of age Have you had a of colorectal cancer deaths prevented by timely removal of pre-can- cer can be polyps. 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Although she has never been married, she has been a strong support system for her sister while she has raised her children. Her mother lives in St. George and has other family members in the Orem area. We look forward to having Maile Loo at Hunter. Naomi Hopf, intern assistant principal at Brockbank has been named as acting assistant principal at Hillside and Stansbury Elementary schools. Dennis Whitely will become associate director of secondary Special Education. He replaces Randy Schelble who is going to another district. The Kearns Junior principal and Cyprus assistant principal positions will be filled later so that means we w ill have additional changes. With three herniated discs and the 0 We i ($& 0 : . G&B CORNER at the new U All SlJRGlCAl Cl NIT R 371 5 West 4100 South West Valley City, 841 20 www.utahsurgical.com 250-568- 5 magwestxmission.com ment. 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