National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. The celebration encompasses the recognition of the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico the Caribbean, Central and South America.
In 1968, President Johnson began the observation of Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, President Reagan expanded the observation to a thirty-day period. September 15th being significant as it's the anniversary of Hispanic independence from Latin American countries. The observance is now a corner stone in history.
ASASP is proud to give special recognition to National Hispanic Heritage Month, and encourages it's members to participate in the celebration.
In 1968, President Johnson began the observation of Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, President Reagan expanded the observation to a thirty-day period. September 15th being significant as it's the anniversary of Hispanic independence from Latin American countries. The observance is now a corner stone in history.
ASASP is proud to give special recognition to National Hispanic Heritage Month, and encourages it's members to participate in the celebration.
Elementary Assistant Principal: Antoinette Glenn, John Bayne Elementary School
High School Principal: Dr. Carlene Murray, Northwestern High School
Unit III Positions: Donna Bradshaw, Test Administration Specialist (Owens Road)
High School Principal: Dr. Carlene Murray, Northwestern High School
Unit III Positions: Donna Bradshaw, Test Administration Specialist (Owens Road)
Congratulations to the following nominees who ran unopposed.
ASASP's 2020-2021 Board Election Results:
While we celebrate historical black figures around the world during this Black History Month, let us not forget those heroes close to home. One of the outstanding individuals making history in Prince George's County, MD is Dr. Jerome Clark. Dr. Clark was the first Black Superintendent of Prince George's County Public Schools(PGCPS). One reason Dr. Clark was so successful was that he came up through the ranks. Prior to becoming Superintendent, he served as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Administrative Assistant to Area Assistant Superintendent, Area Associate Superintendent for Personnel and Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Clark was also the first Black Superintendent in PGCPS to be chosen Maryland's State Superintendent of the year.
Dr. Clark took the helm of PGCPS, 22 years after the Vaughns vs. the Board of Education desegregation case, but was the Superintendent when PGCPS petitioned the Court to be released from its long-standing oversight. At that time, there was little diversity in the leadership or supervisory positions. Dr. Clark was responsible for placing and promoting many qualified black leaders. His Oasis Community Volunteer's Model, giving students a place to get free after hours tutoring and assistance, has been used by Superintendents in other districts. Because of his initiative with "Communities Committed to Children", he was awarded a "Lifetime Membership" by the State of Maryland's PTSAA's. Dr. Clark was also instrumental in bringing a successful Black Male Achievement Program to our schools.
We salute Dr. Jerome Clark for his dedication to the students and community of Prince George's County. We will forever be proud of the first Black Superintendent of PGCPS.
Dr. Clark took the helm of PGCPS, 22 years after the Vaughns vs. the Board of Education desegregation case, but was the Superintendent when PGCPS petitioned the Court to be released from its long-standing oversight. At that time, there was little diversity in the leadership or supervisory positions. Dr. Clark was responsible for placing and promoting many qualified black leaders. His Oasis Community Volunteer's Model, giving students a place to get free after hours tutoring and assistance, has been used by Superintendents in other districts. Because of his initiative with "Communities Committed to Children", he was awarded a "Lifetime Membership" by the State of Maryland's PTSAA's. Dr. Clark was also instrumental in bringing a successful Black Male Achievement Program to our schools.
We salute Dr. Jerome Clark for his dedication to the students and community of Prince George's County. We will forever be proud of the first Black Superintendent of PGCPS.
In honor of Black History month: ASASP would like to solute some African Americans, highlight their historic innovations and contributions to the world.
Black History was spearheaded by the ingenious research and tireless efforts conducted by author Carter G. Woodson. Woodson penned one of the most influential novels dedicated to the African American experience “The Mis-Education of the Negro”. The novel earned him the title: “Father of Black History”. Following in the footsteps of W.E.B. Du Bois, Woodson was the second African American to earn a doctorate degree from Harvard University. Woodson dedicated his life and career to field of African American History and lobbied extensively to establish February to celebratory as Black History Month. Born in the state of Virginia in 1875, Woodson died on April 3, 1950, but his legacy and vision of Black History Month continues through all forms around the world. Woodson’s accomplishments and legacies are concreted in view at the University of Virginia’s Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies, and the Woodson Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Black History was spearheaded by the ingenious research and tireless efforts conducted by author Carter G. Woodson. Woodson penned one of the most influential novels dedicated to the African American experience “The Mis-Education of the Negro”. The novel earned him the title: “Father of Black History”. Following in the footsteps of W.E.B. Du Bois, Woodson was the second African American to earn a doctorate degree from Harvard University. Woodson dedicated his life and career to field of African American History and lobbied extensively to establish February to celebratory as Black History Month. Born in the state of Virginia in 1875, Woodson died on April 3, 1950, but his legacy and vision of Black History Month continues through all forms around the world. Woodson’s accomplishments and legacies are concreted in view at the University of Virginia’s Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies, and the Woodson Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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