July 2016 Magazine | Page 49

his leadership, I have seen schools, students, and even staff begin to flourish. Not only grow, but help others grow. There is no idea, no matter how far-fetched it may sound or how out of the box it may appear to traditional schools, he doesn’t allow me to explain and experiment with. And because of the trust he has shown in me and our school, we have really done more with less. We have added more programs, more supports, and more activities, all with fewer resources. The end results have been increased enrollment, increased student achievement, and increased test scores.” In just four years, Randy’s accomplishments at MDPS include: • Establishing robotics programming certification with FANUC Robotics, providing students with new 21st century opportunities for high paying jobs. eydismedia.com 49