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Welcome students and parents back to school year 2009-2010! This promises to be an exciting school year full of new scholastic, athletic and social opportunities for everyone.
This year, you will hear and see DoDEA Pacific used more frequently—but not exclusively—to communicate our unified mission and programs to military families around the world. DoDEA was established in 1994 with the clear purpose of providing continuity and equity for students transitioning between DoDDS and DDESS schools. This is not a formal name change — we are DoDDS Pacific/DDESS Guam in policy and legislation and we will continue to celebrate our unique qualities and proud tradition. We may have several names, but we are one DoDEA school system with one clear mission: highest student achievement. The high-quality educational experience you have come to expect will continue and strengthen in the years ahead.
I plan to visit as many schools across the Pacific as possible this year to hear directly from you, and other valued stakeholders, on ways to address the untapped opportunities and unique challenges in your community.
However, a great school year begins with a clear plan and while I am collecting feedback and ideas, DoDEA Pacific will focus on student achievement, monitoring and improving instruction, and military transformation.
As the new Director for DoDEA Pacific, I extend my well wishes to you and your family for a productive, rewarding school year!
Warmest Regards,
//Originally Signed//
Ms. Diana J. Ohman
Director, DoDEA Pacific
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