DR. BARY HABROCK -Speaker

Dr. Bary Habrock, our speaker today was introduced by his predecessor (once removed) Dr. Roger Breed.  Dr. Habrock will become the Superintendent of Elkhorn Public Schools on July 1, 2017, replacing Dr. Steve Baker (I heard someone say, "Cleanup after Steve").

 

Dr. Bary is originally from Emerson Nebraska, received a BA and MS and Ed Specialist Doctorate from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.  He has served 5 years as a Principal and 8 years as Assistant Superintendent of Elkhorn Public Schools.  His wife Rhonda is also a teacher with Elkhorn Public Schools.  His Children are 19 year old Kaitlyn, 15 year old Jack and 15 year old Morgan.

 

Dr. Bary told a story Elkhorn (Public Schools): Values, Tradition, Excellence and Expectations.  He outlined the EPS Culture of growth that maintains the feel of a small community with strong parental involvement, Equality of opportunity of all building sites,  Strong student involvement in activities and Relentless focus on achievement for every child

 

EPS focus on student learning with High Expectation and willingness to examine all of their practices based upon their impact on student learning, Additional Time and Support when students have not yet learned essential skills, Teacher and Principal quality matter, and Results focused continuous improvement.

 

There is no place like ELKHORN, a story of Great Students, Parents, Educators and Community.  Dr. Bary discussed the Learning Goals of Planning for Growth, High levels of learning for all students, Extended Learning Opportunities, and Skills for a Global Workspace.

 

Dr. Bary concluded his presentation with a discussion of present facility current, projected and actual student capacity which is a driver for new and expanded facilities.