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DoDEA Announces Changes in Educational Leadership
By Frank O'Gara 05-Aug-15
Thomas M. Brady, Director, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), announced today the selection of Dr. Linda L. Curtis, current Area Director of DoDEA Pacific Schools, as the new DoDEA Principal Deputy Director and Associate Director for Education. Brady named Dr. Gael Coyle, current Pacific Deputy Director for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, as Acting Area Director of DoDEA Pacific Schools. Dr. Curtis assumes her new duties upon the departure of Dr. Adrian B. Talley who will become the Executive Director of Student Services in Prince Georges County Schools in Maryland. The new assignment is a promotion for Dr. Curtis, who moves from the Tier 1 Senior Executive Service to a Tier 2 level. Mr. Brady cited Dr. Curtis’ experience in DoDEA schools as a critical factor in moving the system’s priorities forward in the coming months and years. “Dr. Curtis’ experience in DoDEA truly spans every level – from teacher to administrator to educational leader,” Brady said. “She served in DoDEA schools in Europe as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, district superintendent and deputy area director. In our stateside schools, Dr. Curtis has served as the deputy director for curriculum, instruction and assessment and the interim area director,” he added. “Not only does she bring a vast amount of experience and perspective, but she also brings a tremendous amount of energy and dedication and a passion for education and student achievement. We are fortunate to be able to invest her experience into achieving our school system’s top priority of College and Career Readiness,” said Brady. Dr. Curtis shared her thoughts about her new assignment and continuing to serve military-connected students and their families. “It is an honor and privilege to continue to serve our military and civilian families,” said Dr. Curtis. “I have been fortunate to serve in a variety of positions from teacher to Director in all three areas - Europe, Pacific, the Americas, and now at DoDEA headquarters. This promotion gives me an opportunity to bring my field experience to the headquarters level,” she added. “I look forward to working with the headquarters staff in support of DoDEA Director, Tom Brady. By focusing on College, Career, Ready Standards, 21st Century skills and high student achievement, DoDEA will continue to be a world class school system.” Prior to joining DoDEA, Curtis, taught in Australia and in Fort Wayne, Indiana schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. Additionally, she earned two Master's Degrees from Indiana University in School Administration and Elementary Education with a concentration in reading and special education. In 2006, Curtis earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. Current DoDEA Pacific Deputy Director for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Dr. Gael Coyle, will become the Interim Director of DoDEA Pacific Schools. Mr. Brady cited Dr. Coyle’s nearly 30 years of experience in DoDEA schools as a valuable attribute in her new assignment. “Dr. Coyle’s experience in a wide range of positions from classroom teacher to administrator to assistant superintendent will be invaluable to directing our schools in the Pacific as we transition to College and Career Readiness throughout the DoDEA school system,” he said. Prior to her current assignment, Dr. Coyle was the Assistant Superintendent of DoDEA’s Fort Stewart/South Carolina District. She has also served in DoDEA as the Principal at Alconbury High School, in England. She joined DoDEA schools in Edzell, Scotland at Halsey Elementary School as a mild to moderate learning impaired teacher and later worked in England and Iceland as an educator and an administrator. Dr. Coyle was also a junior high and middle school classroom teacher in Eugene, Oregon. She received her Master’s Degree from the University of Oregon in Special Education and completed her Doctorate in Administration and Supervision of Education at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Curtis and Dr. Coyle begin their new assignments on August 9. ________________________________________________________________________ DoDEA plans, directs, coordinates, and manages pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education programs for school-aged children of Department of Defense personnel who would otherwise not have access to high-quality public education. DoDEA schools are located in Europe, the Pacific, Western Asia, the Middle East, Cuba, the United States, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA also provides support and resources to Local Educational Activities throughout the U.S. that serve children of military families. www.dodea.edu
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