CHICAGO, July 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Distinctive
Schools, in partnership with the Distinctive College Prep Board of
Directors, announced its latest school opening, Distinctive College
Prep (DCP) in Harper Woods,
Michigan. DCP - Harper
Woods is a free, not for profit, charter school with plans
to serve students in grades kindergarten to eighth grade, and is
currently accepting kindergarten, first grade and second grade
student enrollment.
"Distinctive Schools has a track record in providing
high-quality education that accelerates achievement, performance,
and college-preparedness of the students it serves," said
Distinctive Schools President and COO Scott
Frauenheim. "We're enthusiastic to be part of the
Detroit-area community and making
a positive impact in the lives of our students, families and
community. Our staff includes a diverse group of innovative leaders
from across Detroit, and
Harper Woods, who are ready to
take on the challenge of opening our new K-8 school."
Included in the staff is Cassie
Williams, a distinguished leader in education. Distinctive
Schools appointed Ms. Williams as the School Principal to the new
Distinctive College Prep - Harper
Woods campus. Ms. Williams will oversee planning and
preparation at the school to ensure it is ready to provide a
high-quality education to its students from the first day of
school.
"It is an honor to be named the principal of Distinctive College
Prep - Harper Woods. My mission
will be to ensure that our students receive the very best learning
opportunities, and I am excited about the positive impact our
personalized learning model will have in our students' lives and
the Metro-Detroit Community, " said Ms. Williams. "I look forward
to be able to serve this community, which I call home, its amazing
students and dedicated families."
Ms. Williams is a Detroit-area
native and has over a decade of rich experiences as an educator,
that started with working as a High School English teacher in her
beloved hometown of Detroit,
Michigan. Ms. Williams is also an alumnus of Education
Pioneers, The New Leaders Aspiring Principals Program, and the
Surge Institute. She holds a Master's degree in Reading Education
from Wayne State University and
Master's degree in Education Leadership from National Louis University. She received her
Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from
Wayne State University.
"I know Cassie Williams will be
an exceptional school principal," said Mr. Frauenheim. "She has
served in a variety of leadership roles, as well as possesses the
integrity and character to successfully carry-on the Distinctive
Schools' tradition of consistent improvement in the area of student
achievement and growth."
"As a Detroit-area native, I
understand the need for the local community to have access to a
high-quality school that will prepare our students for a bright
future," said Ms. Williams. "I look forward to engaging with the
community and families during the Open House days, as well as
throughout the 2017-18 school year."
In conjunction with the appointment of Ms. Williams as
principal, Distinctive College Prep - Harper Woods has announced Open School Hours
for families to get to know Ms. Williams, tour its personalized
learning classroom, and enroll children in grades K-2. Open School
Hours are scheduled from 9:00 am - 4:00
pm, Monday through Friday, at 19360 Harper Ave,
Harper Woods, MI 48225. The school
will also host extended Open School Hours on Tuesday's through
August 15, 2017 from 4:00 pm - 6:00pm.
Distinctive Schools is 501(c) non-profit organization dedicated
to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools serving
kids from traditionally underserved backgrounds. Distinctive
Schools' mission is to serve children and families in urban
communities. It provides intensive supports that accelerate
achievement, performance, and college-preparedness.
Media Contact: Amy Vracar,
Distinctive Schools - Chicago, IL,
773-332-4366, avracar@distinctiveschools.org
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