September 21, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

South Carolina Calvert Academy Head Master Earns National Recognition

Dr. Secaida Howell, Head Master of South Carolina Calvert Academy, a new K-8 public virtual charter school has earned national certification as a principal mentor from the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). As the premier organization for the advancement of elementary school leadership, NAESP sponsors an invitation only intensive, nine month program for school leaders from around the country.

The national principals mentor certification designation distinguishes school leaders from their colleagues. In the face of accountability and major demands, nationally certified principal mentors are able to provide needed counsel and advice to school-based administrators who are seeking to advance their leadership roles in their schools. New and even sometimes experienced principals need guidance and mentoring.

"As Head Master of the South Carolina Calvert Academy, I am pleased to be able to use this expertise to assist others in our country to lead in such a way that success is always theirs. This speaks volumes for what the Calvert system expects from a school leadership perspective, as it continues to educate children from around the world," said Dr. Howell.

Dr. Howell holds a BA in Music Education, a Master of Secondary Education, Masters, Educational Specialist and Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Howell has received numerous honors and awards. He was an Oxford University Scholar, Oxford International Roundtable for the Superintendency and Principalship. Additionally, he has authored dozens of education articles which have been published by newspapers and educational journals including the Wall Street Journal.

South Carolina Calvert Academy offers the best of tradition and innovation in education. Built on the foundation of the world-renowned Calvert curriculum, the school offers academic oversight by highly qualified, state-certified teachers and cutting edge instructional technology.

Calvert, the trusted leader in distance learning for over a century, serves schools and students in 50 states and 60 countries.