During the summer of 2024, Greenville Elementary School (GES) went through a number of administrative changes that have impacted how we do business on a daily basis. My purpose today is to explain our current organization and help others understand who we are and what we do behind the enormous entrance outside. The entire building is going through a great deal of change as we work to adjust and unify our teachers and processes so that we may offer a more consistent and effective school experience for the children and families we serve.
Our building currently serves 795 students, and we have 7-8 AMAZING teachers per grade level, as well as a team of 8 special teachers (library, art, music, gym). Our class sizes range from 17-25 students per classroom, and we offer an inclusive setting where accommodations are made to mainstream students, where possible, in the regular classroom. We also have two multiple-disability special education classrooms and a number of paraprofessionals and intervention specialists who help students with all types of developmental and academic needs throughout the day. In addition, we have five literacy specialists who help train and coach our teachers in the area of reading instruction while also meeting with small groups of students throughout the day. Nearly all of our teachers in grades 2-4 have been trained in gifted education, and this training is ongoing each year. We have an incredible staff of professionals who care deeply about the students we serve, and I am so very proud of the work they do every day.
Our administrative team works together to ensure a safe and effective school environment for our students and teachers. We also serve as the primary contacts for our families and public inquiries, and the administrative team works hand-in-hand with our school secretaries to create an organized and welcoming experience for our building guests. As a team, we prioritize issues and solve problems so that our teachers can do the work they need to do. We also hope to provide a transparent and accommodating experience for our families through regular, open communication. We have found that working together with the parents is incredibly effective in helping our students learn how to make good decisions, regulate behaviors, and do their best work in school.
Written by Susan Dankworth, Greenville Elementary Principal (K-4)
