One school's story on overcoming teacher shortages
Goodrich Middle and High School had difficulty recruiting the teachers needed due to its size and location. See how they made it out with a 100% graduation rate while meeting each students needs.
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How they found success
When Lara Devillier joined the school as secondary principal, she found recruiting highly qualified teachers for certain subjects became nearly impossible. she knew the old way of doing things was no longer sustainable.
I truly believe that zip codes shouldn’t define a kid’s opportunities.
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Lara Devillier
Goodrich High School
100% graduation rate
The school attributes its 100% graduation rate to its ability to address each student's individual needs.
Ability to offer 100's of courses
Goodrich Middle and High School offers more courses than the larger schools that surround it leading to higher enrollment.
No more teacher shortages
Teachers are able to use the content in Edmentum courses to prepare themselves for composite exams. One Goodrich teacher ended up being Texas Medical Science Rookie Teacher of the Year.
Enrollment is skyrocketing
Although it is a small school, word is getting out about Goodrich Middle and High School's wealth of course offerings.
Ability to offer dual credit
Ms. Devillier now partners with the University of Texas to provide a dual credit program for her students.
Students are successful
"My teachers know that whether it comes to Edmentum, or it comes to credits, or it comes to athletics, we do whatever it takes, just to make sure our kids are successful." - Ms. Devillier
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2325 N Central Expressway
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Richardson, TX 75080
The challenge
When Lara Devillier joined the school as secondary principal, she found recruiting highly qualified teachers for certain subjects became nearly impossible. she knew the old way of doing things was no longer sustainable.