Seattle – December 6, 2012 – The board and staff of the Alliance
for Education are deeply saddened by the passing of former Superintendent Maria
Goodloe-Johnson.
Dr.
Goodloe-Johnson was tireless in her pursuit of excellence in our schools.
She took on tough challenges and left a lasting legacy. Coming into the
role of Superintendent with a background as a public school teacher, principal,
administrator and parent, she brought a total devotion to student
success. Her efforts resulted in a return to neighborhood schools; a
landmark teachers’ contract linking student achievement to teacher
effectiveness for the first time; and a robust new performance management
system that introduced accountability and transparency to the system and to our
community.
Most
importantly, these systemic changes combined to produce sustained student
academic gains.
She
was a devoted mother and valued colleague. The Alliance extends heartfelt
condolences to her family, in particular her husband Bruce and daughter
Maya. We are proud to have worked with her.
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