Dr. Alvin G. White, former teacher, coach, principal and administrator in Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), has been honored by AdvancED® with the Leadership Award for his unparalleled leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education policy at the state, regional and/or national levels. Dr. White received the award during the Recognition Dinner and Awards Gala held during the 2011 AdvancED International Summit in Chicago, IL.
Dr. White’s established career began when he was a science and physical education teacher and then a coach. Later he served as a principal, an area superintendent and an assistant superintendent. He also served as chief operating officer for DCPS where he displayed a unique leadership style that gained him the respect and admiration of many. He retired after serving 35 years in the Duval County school district.
During Dr. White’s time at DCPS he was instrumental in unifying two schools systems during the desegregation of schools in the seventies. He was at the forefront of developing education policy geared toward inclusion and a unitary school system. Throughout his esteemed career he championed policy that provided an equitable system of education for all students.
“There is no one more deserving of this award than Dr. White,” said DCPS’ Superintendent Ed Pratt Dannals. “His contributions to DCPS are invaluable and countless, and we are grateful for his services to our schools.”
The Leadership Award is recognized widely as one of AdvancED’s most prestigious awards for recognizing achievements in education. Dr. White has shown success:
- Demonstrating dedication to the education community by initiating and/or supporting public policy that has significantly and positively impacted the education profession;
- Being a courageous change agent who has effectively utilized his/her position to advance educational excellence;
- Demonstrating a record of significant and distinguished contribution to developing education policy that supports or furthers AdvancED’s mission of preparing every student for success; and
- Serving as a positive role model for future policy-makers.
Congratulations Dr White on receiving this award!
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