Longtime South Carolina Educator to Lead Provost Academy
Judy Sherman Named Executive Director of State's Public Online High School
COLUMBIA, S.C., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Executive Director of Provost Academy South Carolina, Judy Sherman brings not only her twenty-five years of experience in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent; but also her leadership and vision in the use of online education technology to provide students with a unique individualized learning experience.
"Today's high school students learn much differently than students did just ten years ago," Ms. Sherman observed. "Interaction with technology - be it computers, the internet, or cell phones – students are clearly benefitting from an education, like the one they receive at Provost Academy, that utilizes stimulating virtual curriculum designed specifically for them."
Provost Academy is a state-authorized public online high school that is tuition-free to residents of South Carolina. Nearly 1,200 students are currently enrolled in the school, and working toward their regular public high school diploma that is recognized by colleges and employers. Provost Academy's unique individualized learning experience combines a rigorous curriculum with a personal high-touch approach to help students achieve their goals.
Ms. Sherman comes to Provost Academy from Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4, where she has served as Assistant Superintendent. Previously, she was Director of Secondary Education in Orangeburg.
As the principal at Morningside Middle School in the Charleston County School District, Ms. Sherman led the school to a Palmetto Silver award for student achievement all three years she served as the principal. She also served as principal of West Ashley Middle School in Charleston.
A graduate of the University of Memphis, Ms. Sherman holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma.
"I have always believed that the goal of public education is to provide students and their families with the best choice for them to achieve academic success and prepare for the future," Ms. Sherman said. "At Provost Academy South Carolina, I welcome the opportunity to work with our students to inspire them to achieve the highest levels of success."
Provost Academy is currently enrolling students for the 2011-2012 school year. Parents and students seeking more information about Provost Academy, or how to enroll, should visit the Web site: www.sc.provostacademy.com, or call: (877) 265-3195 toll free.
SOURCE Provost Academy South Carolina
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