Press Releases
Published on February 24, 2025
Eleven teams from DoDEA high schools across the region, as well as an international school, competed in the second in-person Far East esports.
Published on February 20, 2025
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas is pleased to announce Ken Robinson as the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS).
Published on February 19, 2025
Jennifer Rauchet Hegseth, spouse of the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, was joined by Angela Abernathy, spouse of Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernathy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, and Amy Fulford, spouse of Lt. Gen. Robert Fulford, deputy commander of U.S. European Command on a tour of three DoDEA schools in Europe: Patch Elementary, Brussels Unit School, and SHAPE Elementary. They were accompanied by DoDEA Director Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez and DoDEA Europe Director for Student Excellence Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney.
Published on February 18, 2025
The Yokota High School AFJROTC Marksmanship Team earned First Place Overall in the event.
Published on February 12, 2025
Dr. Judith Minor, Americas Director for Student Excellence is pleased to announce Kimberly Franklin as the new Mid-Atlantic Special Education ISS Supervisor, effective February 23, 2025.
Published on February 12, 2025
“If we went on a road trip, she would plan it, and I would decorate it,” Jessica Mitchell said, throwing her head back in laughter with her sister, Caletha Ellis. Mitchell, Alconbury Middle High School’s fine arts teacher and DoDEA Europe West District’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, reflected on the roles she and Ellis have played throughout their lives. “That’s the way it has always been,” Mitchell said, glancing at Ellis seated next to her. “She has always been such an inspiration to the whole family.”
Published on February 10, 2025
DoDEA Pacific Region is pleased to announce the selection of Humphreys High School Principal Ms. Amanda Schwerdt-Johnson as the region’s 2025 Principal of the Year.
Published on February 7, 2025
Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, DoDEA–Europe Director for Student Excellence, proudly announces Ankara Elementary High School (AEHS) Principal Ms. Marian Leverette as the 2025 DoDEA-Europe Principal of the Year.
Published on February 6, 2025
Dr. Jayme Linton will step into the role of Chief Academic Officer for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) on February 6, 2025.
Published on February 4, 2025
Dr. Jeff Arrington, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe South District superintendent, announced the selection of Kimberly Turnage as the new assistant principal for Aviano Elementary School.
Published on January 29, 2025
DoDEA students’ average scale scores ranged from 14 to 25 points higher than corresponding national average scores and held steady while national average scores mostly decreased.
Published on January 27, 2025
Dr. Jacob Sherwood, Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ellen Harney as Instructional Systems Specialist for Science PK-5.
Published on January 27, 2025
DoDEA Director for Student Excellence, Ms. Lois Rapp, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Kirk Thompson as ISS for Information Centers within the Pacific Region.
Published on January 22, 2025
DoDEA proudly announces that six of our exceptional educators have been honored with the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Published on January 16, 2025
Director for Student Excellence, Ms. Lois Rapp, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Briana Avendano-Gonzalez as ISS for Multilingual Learners within the Pacific Region.
Published on January 15, 2025
Dr. Jacob Sherwood, Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ebony Freemon as Special Education (SPED) Assistant Principal at Humphreys West and Central Elementary Schools.
Published on January 13, 2025
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Ms. Emily Wheeler and Ms. Alliyah Regala will represent DoDEA during the 63rd annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 1 – 8, 2025.
Published on January 13, 2025
DoDEA Pacific Region Director for Student Excellence Ms. Lois Rapp is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Maricela Guffey as the Pacific Region World Language ISS for grades 6-12.
Published on January 10, 2025
Ms. Elizabeth Fales, DoDEA Europe East District superintendent, has announced the selection of Karen Mills as the new administrator of Garmisch Elementary/Middle School.
Published on January 10, 2025
Dr. Louis D’Angelo, DoDEA Europe Central District superintendent, has announced the selection of Dr. Hartley as the new assistant principal of Wiesbaden Elementary School.
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