Text Box: Text Box: Text Box: Steve McDermott Superintendent of Schools Text Box: Mr. McDermott’s Educational Background: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa:     Specialist's Degree & Master’s Degree: Pre-K-12 Education Administration   Post-Graduate Course Work - Effective Teaching Westmar College, Le Mars, Iowa: Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and Coaching Greenfield High School, Greenfield, Iowa: High School Diploma Text Box: Mr. McDermott Believes: wCaring for others is the foundation for any successful educational system. wEveryone can learn given the appropriate environment, approach, time, and support. wLearners need models more than they need critics. wLearning can happen anywhere, not just in school buildings. wYoung people today need pushed as well as supported in their growth as individuals. wToday's learners must be taught to embrace change and to handle adversity in a constructive way while maintaining strong personal convictions. wThe best lessons learned in school apply to life beyond. Text Box: The Newton Community Schools are well-known throughout Iowa for excellent educational programming. Our strength comes from the pride the community has in its schools. We're working to improve student achievement by focusing on the needs of individual learners while using best practice and research-based instructional strategies. We are committed to do whatever it takes to help learners succeed.  We base our RED PRIDE on student achievement, character development, and success in activities.

Contact us:

Steve McDermott

mcdermotts@newton.k12.ia.us

 

Katie Bieghler

bieghlerk@newton.k12.ia.us