american academy in al mizhar - head of elementary
DESCRIPTION
American Academy in Al Mizhar is committed to meeting the needs of families with an international outlook who have chosen an American education. By offering a co-educational early childhood program for dual language learners leading to a single gender college preparatory school for girls, our mission is to promote intellectual curiosity, independent and critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills, a lifelong passion for learning, and an exposure to and a respect for cultural diversity. By expecting academic excellence, we inspire personal growth and develop intrinsically motivated global citizens who are committed to being leaders in community service and environmental responsibility.TRANSCRIPT
Head of Elementary
Denise M Kish
De ise Kish ear ed her Bachelor’s a d Master’s degrees fro Ce tral Michiga U i ersity. She orked for over 30 years as a consultant, instructional coach, principal, and teacher in the United States
(Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio). Staying up-to-date educationally is very important to Denise, and she
has attended numerous national and international conferences and continued taking college classes
throughout her career.
Denise has presented locally and regionally to school boards, administrators, and teachers. In addition,
she served as a panel presenter at the national Superintendency Institute of America Summer
Conference. Her former district school earned awards for exceptional student performance and being a
highly effective school. Denise has been named as a Regional Middle School Principal of the Year in
Michigan and Instructor of the Year when teaching at the collegiate level. Denise joined Al-Mizhar
American Academy in August 2014.
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