Dear DSST Staff,
I am writing today to share the news that Lisa Richardson, School Director of DSST: Henry, will be starting a new chapter in her career and transitioning from her role as School Director at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
Lisa began teaching at Henry when it was still run by DPS, and later joined the DSST: GVR Middle School team as a Special Education Teacher, then as School Director. When we opened DSST: Henry, Lisa was the obvious leader for the new school. For the past 3 years, it has been incredible to watch the DSST Pride grow from a single class of 6th grade students, to a fully built out middle school program of over 250 students in grades 6-8. I am especially proud that this year, under Lisa’s leadership, they became the first Middle School program in their neighborhood to earn a Green rating on the School Performance Framework.
DSST: Henry has an exceptional staff of over 30 talented and passionate teachers and leaders. I am confident that with such a strong school foundation, DSST: Henry will continue its dedication to excellence and student achievement.
Lisa will continue serving as School Director through the end of this school year. DSST’s Chief Talent Officer, Christine Nelson, and her team are leading the transition process for a new School Director for the year ahead.
Please join me in thanking Lisa for her dedicated work at DSST over the past eight years. I applaud her tireless dedication as an educator, leader, and friend, and wish her the very best of luck as she continues her education journey.
Bill Kurtz