On December 7, the Hampton School Board voted unanimously to extend the contract of our Superintendent, Dr. Linda Shifflette!  Dr. Shifflette, who has held the top position in the Hampton school division since 2009, was awarded a contract extension through June 30, 2015.
 
Members of the School Board expressed a huge vote of confidence in the manner in which Dr. Shifflette has led the division, and cited academic achievements such as raising the graduation rate and reducing the dropout rate as just two examples of her numerous achievements. Chairman Fred Brewer stated that "the Board is very pleased with her performance."

Due to the austere budget climate the school division is facing, Dr. Shifflette’s contract does not include a salary or benefits increase. 

Let's all give Dr. Shifflette a hearty congratulations, as she has demonstrated time and again how much she loves HCS!

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Dr. Linda Shifflette
HAMPTON CITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT
(lshifflette@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)

Executive Assistant: Sue Barr 727-2030

Dr. Linda M. Shifflette has served as Hampton's Superintendent of Schools since 2009. A graduate of Old Dominion University and Virginia Tech, Dr. Shifflette is also a product of Hampton City Schools – having graduated from Kecoughtan High School. With over 30 years of administrative experience in the Hampton school division, she has held the positions of Business Education teacher, Cooperative Office Education Coordinator and, prior to her appointment as Superintendent, was the division’s Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Support. During that time she implemented several programs designed to ensure student success, including the division’s Performance Learning Center (PLC) – a credit recovery program that is currently the top performing PLC in the state of Virginia.

An award-winning administrator, Dr. Shifflette was named a 2009 Darden College of Education Fellow at Old Dominion University.
Nominated by the faculty of the University’s Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership, Dr. Shifflette was cited as having “made significant contributions to the educational leadership profession [as well as having] distinguished yourself in your career field.” She is also the recipient of the Education Excellence Award from Virginia Tech, the Vocational Educator Award of Excellence from the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and has been named a “2011 Woman of Distinction” by the YWCA for “dedication and commitment in the categories of Education & Racial Justice/Civil Rights.”

Dr. Shifflette’s educational accomplishments are many, including the opening of two new PreK-8 schools in the fall of 2010. A Superintendent who is truly committed to educating “Every Child, Every Day”, Dr. Shifflette is married with two adult children and two grandchildren.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL MESSAGE
Back to School!  I remember hearing those words as a child and feeling so excited about another new year--and I remember my father singing "School Days" to me on the first day of school each year.  It usually wasn't the whole song either--just up to the part about readin', writin', and 'rithmetic!  When I went to college, I would get a phone call that wouldn't begin with "hello," but a quick launching into the song.  Even as a teacher, yes, you guessed it--began with "School Days!"

I also remember a different feeling in the air--a subtle change with a hint of coolness, such a welcome relief from the mugginess of summer; and to me, it was a signal that it was time to go back to school.

On Tuesday, we begin another new year.  I wish all of you a happy new school year--and I promise I won't use Connect-Ed to sing "School Days" to you.  We will welcome our students back--those with their  brand new outfits and those with clothes handed down from someone else, but I suspect all will have the anticipation of the beginning of a new start.  Yes, they will bring their problems, issues, dramas AND their interests, perspectives, and energy.  Each will have a different story--and it is up to us to figure out how to reach each and every one of them.   Forming connections with them and collaborating with one another will help us to make a difference.

Have a great ride--and when the going gets tough, throw your arms up into the air and go "WHEEE!"  We all know that even the downward dive of a roller coaster finally rests at the end.

I am honored to work for you--and together we will work for the children of Hampton.

My best to you,

Linda
Superintendent Signs Agreement With LAFB
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HCS Co-Sponsors 2nd Annual Superintendents' Summit

Hampton Superintendent Dr. Linda Shifflette and Newport News Superintendent Ashby Kilgore served as moderators for a lively discussion during the 2nd Annual Superintendents' Summit, co-sponsored by the Coalition for Justice.  The event, which took place on May 21, 2011, focused on a variety of issues facing public schools today.  Area superintendents as well as those from across the state of Virginia were in attendance.

 


DR. SHIFFLETTE HONORED 

Hampton City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Linda Shifflette, has been named a 2011 Woman of Distinction, by the YWCA. According to the award letter, this award honors the achievements of women in business, law, government, education, religion, arts & entertainment, finance, communications, human services/non-profit, racial justice/civil rights, science/technology, and volunteerism. Dr. Shifflette was “selected by a panel of judges to receive the award for dedication and commitment in the categories of Education & Racial Justice/Civil Rights.” 

Governor McDonnell Applauds PLC

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Governor McDonnell Applauds PLC

On May 21, many elected officials were on hand to witness Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell pay tribute to superintendent Dr. Linda Shifflette and Hampton City Schools. Governor McDonnell visited the school division's Performance Learning Center (PLC) to tout the center's alternative learning environment's success in curbing the drop-out rate. The HCS Performance Learning Center is one of only four in Virginia, with all the centers being part of of a national dropout prevention organization called "Communities in Schools." AT&T executives were also in attendance to present a $400,000 check for the PLC program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shifflette Named Education Fellow

Congratulations of HCS Superintendent Dr. Linda Shifflette, who has been named a 2009 Darden College of Education fellow at Old Dominion University!

Nominated by the faculty of the University’s Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership, Dr. Shifflette was cited as having “made significant contributions to the educational leadership profession [as well as having] distinguished yourself in your career field.” Her selection was a unanimous decision of the Selection Committee!

The Darden College of Education will honor Dr. Shifflette on November 19, during the observance of American Education Week.

 

 

Helping the Community

Superintendent Dr. Linda Shifflette and her husband Wayne served up hundreds of pancakes as part of the Wythe Exchange Club Pancake Jamboree. This annual fundraiser was held on October 31 at Hampton High School. The participation was excellent....and so were the pancakes!

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