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Meeting Date:
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10/25/2018 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Awards and Commendations
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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1. Excellence in Education Award - Joyce A. Hall
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, parent, or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community.
This month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is pleased to present the “Excellence in Education Award” to:
Joyce A. Hall
Joyce A. Hall moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Albion, Michigan in 1955 after her marriage to Harry J. Hall. Before moving to Milwaukee, Mrs. Hall attended Eastern Michigan University and graduated with a degree in education. She began her teaching career in Flint, Michigan public schools for one year.
Hall continued her teaching career in the Milwaukee Public Schools for thirty-six and a half years until retirement in 1994. However, she continued soon after retirement, as a volunteer reading tutor in MPS at Henry L. Palmer Elementary School, now George Washington Carver Academy. Since 1994 to this day, Joyce Hall continues to tutor students twice a week.
Principals reserve her room every year and students and teachers are always anxious for her return at the start of every school year. When she is out in the community, it is not unusual for former students to greet her with hugs and deep appreciation for her help when they were students. In addition, teachers and principals always extend their appreciation for her mentoring, guidance, listening ear, and simple kindness.
Joyce Hall is one of the most dedicated and humble educators who truly answered the calling on her life as a “teacher.” She has never sought recognition for her work all these years, but simply quietly and consistently retains her two-day commitment in Milwaukee Public Schools. Though opportunities for promotions at central office were presented, she always felt her role was in the classroom.
In addition to tutoring, Hall is one of the coordinators of the community meal program at St. Benedict the Moor. She is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Joyce A. Hall has one daughter, Dr. Eve M. Hall, who presently serves as the President & CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League and at one point worked for Milwaukee Public Schools as the School To Work Administrator located in the Superintendent’s office.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognize and honor Joyce A. Hall, for her dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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