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March 11, 2005 Dear Friends, I am very pleased to announce that Joe Williams will be our next principal at Rancho Cotate High School. Mr. Willliams’ appointment was approved by the Board of Trustees on March 8, 2005. As many of you are aware, Mitchell Carter announced his resignation earlier this year to seek other professional opportunities. Mr. Williams comes to the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District from the Lodi Unified School District where he currently serves as the Vice Principal at Bear Creek High School. Mr. Williams’ professional background includes experience as a High School Math Teacher, Football and Baseball coach, Math Department Chair, High School Assistant Principal, District Technology Coordinator, Middle School Principal and Assistant Director of Assessment for the Missouri Department of Education. Mr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Mathematics/Curriculum and Instruction, both from the University of Missouri. He also holds credentials in Mathematics and Administrative Services. This past week I visited the school where Mr. Williams currently works in Stockton and the opportunity to talk with teachers, classified staff, students and parents. In talking with small groups and individuals, some of the terms staff and students used to describe Mr. Williams were “a man of action,” “positive and responsive,” “excellent listener,” “supportive of staff,” “treats all as equals,” “available and communicative,” “calm,” “well prepared,” “works well with all departments,” “ negotiator-involves others in decision-making,” “good sense of humor,” “smart and organized.” We will be scheduling a time in the near future for Mr. Williams to be on campus and introduced. We will also be scheduling time for Mr. Williams to confer with the RCHS administrative team to ensure a smooth transition. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Williams to our district. I know that the members of the Rancho Cotate High School community will welcome Mr. Williams and support his success.
Superintendent |