Boise School District Announces
Administrative Appointments
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Boise, ID -- (5/25/2018) -- Boise School District is pleased to announce the following administrative appointments, effective the start of the 2018-19 school year.
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Pamela Dietz - Assistant Principal, Frank Church High School
Pamela Dietz has served public school students in Idaho since 2005. During her 13 year public school career, Ms. Dietz has worked as an education paraprofessional (Borah High School - 2005-06), social studies teacher (Eagle High School - 2006-07 and Borah High School - 2007-14), K-12 district integration specialist (2014-17), elementary assistant principal (Grace Jordan and Riverside elementaries - 2017 to present).
Ms. Dietz is a knowledgeable education professional who has served on a number of committees and in leadership positions, including Leadership Team (Borah High), U.S. History 11 Textbook Adoption Team, Look 2 Learning Site Team Member, PLC 4 Real Site Team Member, World Class Instructional Design English Language Teacher Cohort, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support - Idaho Positive Behavior Network (Boise State University), and Boise State Writing Project Fellow.
Ms. Dietz is dedicated to the Boise School District's Vision of preparing students for success in college, career and in citizenship. She is a strong advocate for each and every student and works well with all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff members and community members. Ms. Dietz is a passionate educator focused on providing excellent education opportunities for each and every student.
Ms. Dietz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science from Lewis-Clark State College, Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Boise State University and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho.
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Abbey Griffitts - Assistant Principal, Horizon Elementary School
Abbey Griffitts has served the Boise School District since 2003. During that time she has worked as an elementary school teacher at Taft (2003-08) and Highlands (2008-16), and as an assistant principal at Shadow Hills and Morley Nelson (2016-18).
In her years as an educator, Ms. Griffitts has been an instructional leader, taught adjunct courses at The College of Idaho, and served as a mentor teacher. She is an advocate of public education and believes that all students are capable of significant growth when supported by a collaborative community of educators. She is committed to the District’s Strategic Plan and works to create a positive school culture.
Ms. Griffitts earned her BA in Business with Minors in Education and Reading from The College of Idaho, her MA in Curriculum and Instruction from The College of Idaho, and her Education Specialist Degree in Administration from NNU.
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Monica Nydegger - Assistant Principal, Grace Jordan & Riverside Elementary Schools
Monica Nydegger has served Idaho’s public school students since 2002. During that time she has worked as an elementary school teacher (Grades K & 5, Joplin Elementary - West Ada School District and Boise School District from 2002-06; Grade 4, Highlands Elementary, 2006-12; Grade 2, Horizon Elementary, 2012-15); and K-12 Integration Specialist, Professional Development Team 2015 to present).
Mrs. Nydegger has significant experience serving on the Leadership Teams of the schools in which she has worked. She has served on numerous site-based and district level committees, which included curriculum writing and implementing SMART Goals - goals that are Strategic & Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-based and Timebound. In addition, she has served as a Boise School District Instructional Support Trainer, which involved planning and facilitating trainings to educators in support of the District’s Strategic Plan. In her current role as part of the Integration Specialist Team, she has had the opportunity to support teachers in planning and implementing integrated instruction. Mrs. Nydegger is committed to the District’s Strategic Plan Vision of preparing students for college, career and citizenship.
She is a collaborative instructional leader who realizes that when educators come together to share, problem solve, discuss and brainstorm in a Professional Learning Community, the students are the ultimate winner. Mrs. Nydegger is dedicated to creating a safe, positive and dynamic school culture for learning, providing leadership and direction, while turning challenges into opportunities.
Mrs. Nydegger earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Idaho and a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho.
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Dan Knight - Assistant Principal, Morley Nelson & Shadow Hills Elementary Schools
Dan Knight has served public school students for more than 27 years. During that time, he has worked as a principal (Albany Options School, Albany, OR), assistant principal (South Albany High School, Albany, OR), event manager (Woodburn High School, Woodburn, OR), secondary social studies teacher (Molalla High School, Molalla River, OR), elementary physical education teacher (Hayesville Elementary School and Rosedale Elementary School, Salem-Keizer, OR), assistant principal (Borah High School, Boise School District (2014-15) and assistant principal (Frank Church High School, Boise School District (2015 to present).
Mr. Knight is a collaborative, compassionate, energetic, can-do educator committed to providing an excellent educational program for each and every student. He is dedicated to the District’s Vision of preparing students for success in college, career and in life. He has successfully served on School Improvement and Professional Learning Communities in the schools where he's worked, helping establish a culture of academic success.
Mr. Knight earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Oregon University, a Master of Secondary Education Degree from Western Oregon University, and completed his Continuing Administrative License at the University of Oregon.
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News Media Contact:
Dan Hollar
Public Affairs Administrator
Boise School District
(208) 854-4064
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Boise School District | 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise, Idaho | 208-854-4000 | Fax 208-854-4003| | www.boiseschools.org
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Boise School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all individuals.
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