Gerald Denman
Chief Officer Equity and Achievement
Puyallup School District
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Went to college for Education degree.
Started my 1st job teaching at a Jr. High School.
Went back to school for my Masters in Education.
Became a Principal of a Jr. High School.
Became Director of the Office of Diversity Affairs at central office.
Went back to Graduate School to get a degree in Administration.
Education
High School
Career
Chief Officer Equity and Achievement
Support of Schools to provide a Welcoming Environment for all students and families.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Government
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
If a student were to shadow me, they would see me going out to schools and visiting with building principals to see if i can help or support their efforts to make their school a welcoming place for all students. They may see me holding meetings with different groups from around the district discussing factors that help improve student achievement towards post-secondary opportunities.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
First, you need to have a passion to teach or work with young people. In order to teach you need to get a degree in education. I also received my Masters in Education with a focus on Administration. My grad school degree was in Administrative Education ie...Superintendent credentials.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"A professor in college told me I would never graduate."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
