Superintendent
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Northwest Community Schools
The Direction of Greatness
Six Expectations- At Least 5 Positive Statements to Fellow Staff Members Daily
- At Least 10 Positive Statements to Students Daily
- Professional Dress for Success~Friday RED/BLACK Days
- Attending School Events
- Picking Up Trash…REALLY!
- Talking the Positive, Positive, Positive 24/7
It is our mission to provide a positive culture that inspires students to achieve greatness!
-Geoff Bontrager Ed.S.
Superintendent
Credentials
EducationEd.S. EMU- Educational Leadership
M.A. Spring Arbor University-Education
B.A. Spring Arbor University-Education
Certification
Michigan Administrator Certificate
Michigan Professional Education Certificate
Professional Experience
Columbia Middle School Principal
Miller Elementary Principal
Jackson County Elementary and Middle School Principals Association President
Baker College Teacher Preparation Advisory Board
Baker College State of Michigan Advisory Board
Jackson County Technology Steering Committee
Western School District
The Nurtured
Heart Approach
Focus on the kid who IS following the rules. Really hone in. Let others see you giving him/her your attention and appreciation.
Clear cut rules, clear cut consequences....... Positive, Positive, Positive
Hijack Success! Seek out the positive in every situation...
I have heard and witnessed great things this week! Keep up the great work!
I love seeing all of the Mountie Pride with all of the black and red I'm seeing today!
Remember.... We are......... Northwest!!!
Go Mounties!!!!!