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Florence High School: New Head Coach Announced Florence USD is pleased to introduce the new Florence High School Head Varsity Football Coach, Stephen McKane (pending Board approval). Coach McKane is an Arizona native, but he has spent the last six years as defensive coach and recruiting coordinator at Western Illinois University. As a Division I recruiter he has spent many days on the road, and he is looking forward to settling down and raising his kids in our community.
Coach McKane is certified to teach both history and PE, and he asserts that you’ve got to be a great teacher if you’re going to be a good coach. He is player friendly, but also believes in maintaining good discipline. He has expressed his great admiration for what George De La Torre has built here in Florence, and he is excited for the opportunity to take Gopher football to the next level! Click on the article title to read the rest of the story and Coach McKane's Bio! Rodel Exemplary Principals to be Announced Jan. 21/22 Rodel Exemplary Principal Finalist, Chris Knutsen (FHS) on Being Inspired to Lead:
"My dad was an English teacher, principal, and ended as a superintendent before he retired. He was my high school principal, and I saw first hand the impact he made in the lives of young people. I guess I wanted to do the same for a career... It is great to be a part of the success stories of kids who had made poor ...choices, and with some guidance achieved success; they then begin to build confidence and realize that the sky is the limit. I completely enjoy watching them walk across the stage at graduation to get their diploma. I remember watching my dad do the same thing. As I was growing up, there were many times my dad would run into former students who would thank him for helping them when they had made some poor choices in high school. Now, I enjoy the same experiences as a principal."
Ten of the 17 finalists will be selected as Rodel Exemplary Principals who will mentor three Aspiring Principals each over the next two years. The honorees will be announced this coming weekend, Jan 21/22. Florence and Coolidge Team Up to Score a $50,000 Grant Florence and Coolidge high schools may be rivals on the field, but the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs have effectively teamed up to win a $50,000 grant for engineering! Tracey Celaya, Florence CTE Director, and Polly Abraham, Coolidge CTE Director co-wrote an Innovative Technology grant proposal at the end of September and it was approved on 12/15. Click on the article title to read more! James Bock: Most Inspiring Teacher, K-5 FUSD art teacher, Jim Bock (now at Magma Ranch K-8), is one of three teachers chosen by the Arizona Republic in their "most inspiring teacher" essay contest! Student Frank Hermosillo, who now attends Poston Butte, had Mr. Bock as a teacher at Skyline Ranch K-8, and he submitted an essay that credits Mr. Bock for helping him develop both his abilities as an artist and his self confidence. The $2500 award will go to Skyline Ranch K-8. Click here to read the article! Florence USD Governing Board Receives Total Boardsmanship Award On Thursday, December 15, 2011, the Florence Unified School District Governing Board received the Total Board Boardsmanship Award at the Arizona School Boards Association Annual Conference. The award honors commitment to professional development, and is earned by the board when at least a quorum of members has attained the level of a Certificate of Boardsmanship, with the remainder having earned the Certificate of Orientation to Boardsmanship. Although very few district boards earn this level of recognition, FUSD continues a tradition of excellence, adding this year’s plaque to their collection, including Boardsmanship Awards earned in 2000, 2007 and 2009.
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