EACS DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SELECTED
Mr. Dave Myers was recently named the Director of Transportation for the district. Mr. Myers began his teaching career in 1989. He became a teacher with EACS at Paul Harding High in 2000. In 2004, he transferred to New Haven High School during the district’s redesign process. For the past three years, he was the athletic director at New Haven High.
He was been named as an ‘Unsung Hero’ by a local newspaper for his service and dedication to EACS, his church and the community. Mr. Myers has held several coaching positions; he is also a former Teacher’s Association president and vice president and bargaining team representative.
EACS WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL OF PRINCE CHAPMAN ACADEMY
Mr. Patrick McCann began working with EACS as a Title 1 administrator in November 2011. A native of Wabash IN, he attended Indiana University in Bloomington, graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Teaching license with a major in Economics and a minor in Psychology. After graduating from Indiana University, he began his teaching career in New York City. In the city, he taught middle school U.S. History, Earth and Life Science, Read 180, 7th and 8th grade math and served as a Dean of Students. At this time, he completed his Master’s degree in Education Administration from Fordham University. Upon graduating in 2007, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Analyst with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. While enlisted, he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq for 12 months. After receiving an honorable discharge, he resumed his career in education with EACS. He has served on various EACS roles including District Transportation Committee, District Crisis Team and District PBIS Team.
As an educator, Mr. McCann believes that all children can learn in a different way and at different rates. He believes that with hard work and perseverance we can touch each child in a special way. Keeping the atmosphere positive is the key to success as well as keeping the lines of communication open among staff, students and parents. Mr. McCann feels that teamwork is the ultimate way a school can be successful in reaching the goal of helping a child attain his or her full potential.
Mr. McCann was very visible as the former Assistant Principal at Prince Chapman and states that the best part of his job is watching students grow. Mr. McCann’s motto is “stay positive, maintain communication, and do the right thing”. He is looking forward to continuing his career at Prince Chapman Academy.
Mr. McCann is married to Melisa, they have two children Nicholas, age 4 and Melodie age 3.
WELCOME HOME ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ms. Deborah Watson is returning to EACS after being principal at Snider High School for the past six years. She is entering her 37th year in education and worked in EACS for 28 of those years. Deborah has degrees from Ball State, Indiana University, and Purdue University. Prior to going to Snider, she has been a principal at Woodlan Jr./Sr. High School, Jefferson Middle School, and Prince Chapman Academy. Her favorite memories are all of the high school graduation days and working with Mrs. Delores Jordan, the mother of Michael Jordan, at Prince Chapman Academy. This relationship has developed into a long-lasting friendship with Mrs. Jordan. She is excited about this new opportunity and happy to be returning to the district.
