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Shelly Hawthorne to Take on New Role
Congratulations to Shelly Hawthorne who has recently accepted the position of Administrator of Offsite Programs and Services.
An 18-year veteran of Kalamazoo RESA, Hawthorne’s most recent position within the agency was as Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Visually Impaired Services. In addition, she has also fulfilled roles such as an instructional coach and a DHH classroom teacher.
“In every position she has held, Shelly has established herself as an influential leader dedicated to helping students be successful,” said Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Mindy Miller.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the diverse and dynamic group of people of Offsite Programs and Services! I am inspired by their commitment to doing what is best for students every single day. I look forward to continuing the partnerships that Kalamazoo RESA has formed with our local districts to continue to provide the highest quality specialized instruction possible for students,” said Hawthorne.
“She has a great vision for supporting the students, families, staff, and local district partners involved with these programs and services,” said Miller. “Additionally, she is a skilled communicator who demonstrates a consistent commitment to building relationships, developing collaborative cultures, leading instruction, striving to learn and grow, and providing quality services with a great deal of compassion and integrity.
Hawthorne will transition to her new role effective July 1.
An 18-year veteran of Kalamazoo RESA, Hawthorne’s most recent position within the agency was as Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Visually Impaired Services. In addition, she has also fulfilled roles such as an instructional coach and a DHH classroom teacher.
“In every position she has held, Shelly has established herself as an influential leader dedicated to helping students be successful,” said Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Mindy Miller.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the diverse and dynamic group of people of Offsite Programs and Services! I am inspired by their commitment to doing what is best for students every single day. I look forward to continuing the partnerships that Kalamazoo RESA has formed with our local districts to continue to provide the highest quality specialized instruction possible for students,” said Hawthorne.
“She has a great vision for supporting the students, families, staff, and local district partners involved with these programs and services,” said Miller. “Additionally, she is a skilled communicator who demonstrates a consistent commitment to building relationships, developing collaborative cultures, leading instruction, striving to learn and grow, and providing quality services with a great deal of compassion and integrity.
Hawthorne will transition to her new role effective July 1.