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Beverly Minnear oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01307

Abstract

Oral history interview with Beverly Minnear conducted by Regina Goings on April 15, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Minnear reflects upon her more than 30-year career with the Clark County School District (CCSD) as a speech therapist and school administrator from 1970 to the time of the interview in 2003. She describes the process by which she began working in special education, and eventually became principal at John F. Miller and Variety Elementary School. She discusses the responsibilities that she faced as principal, and how her school operations compared to different schools within CCSD. She discusses the importance of working relationships between teachers, administrators and parents, and how such relationships impacted the learning environment.

Archival Collection

Joan M. Gray oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00721

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joan M. Gray conducted by Kevin Gilmore on April 04, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Gray reflects upon her nearly 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD). She discusses the process by which she became a teacher, and eventually an administrator. She discusses and compares the various schools where she worked, such as the Vegas Verdes Elementary School and Matt Kelly Elementary School. She describes her leadership style, regular responsibilities, and challenges as principal.

Archival Collection

Walter V. Long oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01144

Abstract

Oral history interview with Walter V. Long conducted by Tracy Tillander on March 24, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Long discusses his experiences as a high school grammar teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Las Vegas, Nevada. Long also discusses his early life and teaching in Pioche, Nevada; Panaca, Nevada; and Tonopah, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Educational Equity Resource Center Records

Identifier

UA-00083

Abstract

The Educational Equity Resource Center (EERC) records contain material from workshops hosted by the EERC throughout Southern Nevada, especially Las Vegas, Nevada, between 1973 and 2000. The EERC aimed to provide teachers, students, and parents information on gender equity education, support, and training. Workshop materials include participant worksheets, surveys, brochures, instructional booklets, advertisements, correspondence, and evaluation forms. Workshop participants include K-12 students, postsecondary school students, educators, and parents. The records also include EERC organizational correspondence, reports, newsletters, publications, and resources detailing workshop and EERC funding, development, and promotion.

Archival Collection

Postcard of school, Goodsprings (Nev.), 1910

Date

1910

Description

Goodsprings School with people standing at the front of the building. From left to right, identified as Dick Jarman, Harold Jarman, Reynolds Robbins, Clay Robbins, Scott Robbins, Margie Jarman, Verda Potter, (sister) Potter, and Teacher Miss Hardy. Written on bottom of postcard, "Goodsprings School 1910" Street Address: 385 San Pedro Street

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Dr. Jean Serum oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01671

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Jean Serum conducted by Barry Bosacker on June 16, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Serum reflects upon her career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District. She discusses the process by which she became a teacher at J. D. Smith Middle School, an administrative assistant, and then a principal. She discusses her approach to education, and provides her opinion on standardized testing practices and charter schools. She also offers advice for individuals pursuing school administration, and describes what she believes makes an effective school administrator.

Archival Collection

JoAnne K. Schlekewy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01654

Abstract

Oral history interview with JoAnne K. Schlekewy conducted by Wanda Renfrow on November 26, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Schlekewy reflects upon her nearly 30-year career as an administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District from the 1970s to the 2000s. She describes the process by which she became a counselor and eventually principal, describes her regular responsibilities, and discusses the importance of establishing working relationships with teachers.

Archival Collection

Dennis W. James oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00934

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dennis W. James conducted by Wayne Bennett on April 05, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, James reflects upon his 30-year career as a teacher and administrator in New York’s Sachem Central School District. He discusses the process by which he became a teacher and eventually an administrator, his regular responsibilities and challenges as principal, and his approach to school administration. He also discusses his experience being at school the day of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Mark Coleman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02950

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark Coleman conducted by Margaret Grosbeck on April 24, 2007 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Coleman reflects on his career as a teacher and administrator with the Clark County School District from the 1980s to the early 2000s. He discusses his upbringing and entry into education, and his motivations to move from being a teacher to becoming an administrator. He then describes challenges that he faced as a dean, assistant principal, and principal at various high schools. He emphasizes his concerns for school safety and his responsibility as an administrator to keep students safe, in addition to pressures that he faced to foster meaningful relationships with staff, students, and their families.

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