Dear Big Springs Staff, Parents, and School Community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope you are all enjoying your summer break. It is with mixed emotions that I share this news: I will not be returning as the principal of Big Springs Elementary this coming school year. I have been offered and accepted the position of Executive Director of Human Resources in our District. While I am excited about this new opportunity, I am also deeply saddened to be leaving this wonderful school community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflecting on the past four years, we’ve navigated significant challenges and achieved remarkable milestones together. From our first virtual interactions due to COVID, adapting to virtual learning, and undergoing a major school renovation, we have faced and overcome many obstacles. These have been some of the most rewarding years of my career, and I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better group of parents, students, and staff to share this journey with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Big Springs is a special place, and I am glad my principal journey landed here with such supportive parents, students, and staff. Writing this letter and making this announcement has been hard because of the love and care I have for the Big Springs community. I will miss the daily interactions with our amazing students, watching them grow and succeed, and being a part of their educational journey. I will miss the incredible support from parents and the joy of working alongside such a dedicated and talented staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I say that I am the “proud principal of Big Springs Elementary,” I mean every word. The achievements we’ve accomplished together fill me with pride, and I am confident that you will continue to excel. Thank you for trusting me and allowing me to lead you over the past four years. I will always cherish the memories we’ve created and the milestones we’ve celebrated. Your support and dedication have been crucial to our success, and I am certain you will continue to accomplish great things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RISD is beginning the process of identifying the next principal of Big Springs Elementary, which will include an opportunity for parent and staff input to create a principal profile that will be used in the selection process. More information about this process will be coming soon from Berkner Learning Community Area Superintendent, Lorie Squalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has truly been an honor to serve our wonderful Big Springs Elementary community. Though I will not be at Big Springs in the fall, I will remain in the district. And don’t forget to save my spot at the Annual Dunk Tank for the “Batty for Blaze” Carnival! Once a BSE Bobcat, always a BSE Bobcat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With heartfelt gratitude,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vince Dawes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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