Dear Beaver Dam School Community:

I am extremely pleased for the opportunity to serve as the Principal of Beaver Dam Jr. / Sr. High School and Superintendent of the Littlefield School District.  As your Superintendent I will promote student success and well-being, collaboration among all stakeholders and continuous improvement in our academic programs.  It takes all of us working to together for the benefit of our children that they may develop the skills needed no matter where life leads them.  Building strong “school to home” connections through positive interactions will increase the self-confidence in our students and in our educators.  Collaboration and strong connections result in improved academic performance.  The students themselves are an important part of the team.  I encourage students to get involved, participate in class, in extra-curricular activities and find something in school that interests you to be the best you can be.

A little background on myself, I have been involved in education for over 20 years and have served as a teacher, and an administrator.  I’ve enjoyed experience in other fields of service including counseling, Child Protective Services and business owner.  As a lifelong learner, I am a student in the doctoral program for educational leadership at Northern Arizona University.

 As parents, we know how important it is for children to have a quality education that helps prepare them for college, vocational school or a career.  I believe that teachers and parents want the same thing for children; for them to enjoy success.  We each have a different job but it is all about working together in our roles toward seeing our children succeed.  As the Principal of Beaver Dam Jr. /Sr. High School, I will promote readiness so students can meet graduation requirements with confidence.

I invite you to work together with us for continuous improvement, increased well-being and the academic progress of our schools.

Respectfully,

Darlene McCauley,

Superintendent/Secondary Principal

Littlefield Unified School District No. 9