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PAGE 4A - FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS - Wtdrwaday, April 21,2004 ■■ .. ' Ip. '•• '<•' • JF New Forsyth County associate superintendent to begin July 1 By Nancy Smallwood Associate Editor Forsyth County Schools will have a new associate superintendent of teaching and learning on July 1 who has an extensive background in education. Superintendent Paula Gault announced Patricia Rooks would soon take the place of Ellen Cohan, who is retiring in June. Rooks has been with working with Forsyth County- Schools as the director of teaching and learning since September 2003 and has a good understanding of the district’s goals and beliefs, according to Gault. "She understands that the role of district administration is to support the work of the teachers and staff at the schools that our job is to help them increase academic achievement." said Gault. Rooks said she was excit ed about the new opportunity. "It is indeed a pleasure and an honor to be selected. 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I have had the opportunity to work with our highly talented and extremely dedicated o Rooks teachers and administrators." she said. "There is no doubt in my mind that, as am I. the Forsyth County School System is dedicated to pro viding highly engaging and challenging work for our stu dents resulting in the highest levels of academic achieve ment," she said. "I am com mitted to supporting the vision and core work of our Heavenly Dove Christian Books and Gifts, Inc. Serving Our Community for Over 10 Years 433 Canton Hwy. (Hwy 20 West, beside CVS) Cumming, Ga (770) 844-9878 EDUCATION n Daves Creek students show off Friends and family were on hand as Daves Creek Elementary School students performed at the school’s annual talent show recently. The variety featured 16 acts, chosen from 56 who auditioned. All students in the show attended several rehearsals to prepare for the event. DJ Mark McCain served as master of ceremonies for the third year in a row. Among the participants were left, Allie Faggetter; middle, Natalie Howard; and right Lindsay Delsin. . Photos/ Submitted system while seeking ways to further enhance the educa tional opportunities for all of our students." Rooks is a graduate of Emory University and re ceived a doctorate from the Department of Education Administration at the Uni versity of Georgia. She came to Forsyth County from the Fulton County School Di strict where she was execu tive director of curriculum and provided leadership for 49 elementary. 14 middle and 13 high schools. She began her education career as a teacher in DeKalb County. In 1998 Rooks was select- Live it. Lose it. Love it. With Weight Watchers you can handle any kind of food, stay in control and lose weight. Call or click for a meeting near you. 1 800 651 6000* WeightWatchers.com FREE REGISTRATION FOR MEETINGS. PAY ONLY THE WEEKLY FEE. 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Cohan said she feels her position in the county school ... - R A' ' 9RB__ .jHHHH system is being left in capa ble hands. "I had the opportunity to work together (with Rooks) several years ago in another school system,” said Cohan. "Dr. Rooks has many quali ties that make her well suited to the position. She has deep content knowledge and broad-based knowledge about the teaching and learn ing process; she possesses You can’t predict the future, but you can plan for it now. Ask about Long Term Care Insurance the State Farm way • flexible • affordable • backed by neighbor service Ca || Statg f apm i Agent: J Ricky Noles 214 Canton Road Cumming, 6A ■ia JH 770-887-5405 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.* • TATI FARM statefarm.com™ State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in•u■ an c i Home Office: Bloomington. Illinois Call for details on rarmw costs restrictions and reneuabiht) strong communication skills, and as a result, she develops wonderful professional rela tionships. “But perhaps most impor tant, Dr. Rooks is a person of unwavering integrity. All of her decisions are based on what is in the best interest of students, and when that is true,- we can all be confident that they will be well served.”