A couple years ago, Hawkins went through some major changes – a
change in leadership, a change in staffing, a change in perspective, a change
in direction.
We are now seeing the results of those changes: a complete
turn-around from what was considered a failing school to a successful one.
One thing that did not change was the students and our
commitment to them.
Hawkins Elementary is a wonderful school with outstanding
support from our parents and the community. We have one of the strongest and
most active PTA’s in the district. Ekklesia Hattiesburg has placed a person here to support
the work the staff is doing and our students have certainly benefited from that
partnership.
We brought in teachers from all across the district to give
some new ideas and new focus to Hawkins. We wanted the best ideas and practices
from all of our schools to come together to help lift up our students and reach
them in new and innovative ways.
Also, we found a new school leader. A principal who could
focus all of the new energy and people on the one common goal of improving
student achievement. Donna Scott has done a tremendous job of implementing new
strategies and creating a new atmosphere at Hawkins.
The work is not done, but Hawkins is certainly moving in the
right direction and making great strides. Congratulations to everyone at
Hawkins on the recent results of their hard work. Keep going!
Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!