As the recently appointed Director of the Asmara International Community School (AICS), I extend a warm welcome to all. Having accepted this position following the unfortunate death of Paul Johnston last Spring, I now wish to introduce myself.
After starting as a teacher at a small independent school in Massach- usetts, I left in 1987, along with my wife and two children for Casablanca, Moroc- co. Serving in a variety of roles as a teacher and administrator, I spent a total of seventeen years in Morocco. I have also lived and worked in Spain and Egy- pt. Hopefully, the breadth of my experience will contribute to the growth and deve- lopment of AICS. My primary goal is to ensure that this school is focused on the fundamentals of learning that will encourage all within the community to grow.
To begin school year 2009/2010, we have a strong group of new and returning faculty who are committed to the academic and personal growth of the children in our care. We are dedicated to developing the skills in our students that will allow them to succeed in this ever-changing world.
Welcome to all returning AICS families. Your continuing support is app- reciated. To all those who are new this year, I assure you that we will do all that we can to make you feel welcome and to encourage you to become active members of the vibrant community that is the Asmara International Community School.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or con- cerns. I look forward to meeting all of you.
Jack F. Shepherd Jr.
Director |
