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Ivory named principal of Ferriday Upper
Published Friday, August 1, 2008
VIDALIA — On Thursday evening the Concordia Parish School Board named Joyce Ivory as the new assistant principal of Ferriday Upper Elementary School.
While Ivory was the lone applicant for the position, Superintendent Loretta Blankenstein said that should not detract from her accomplishment.
“I think she’ll do a great job,” Blankenstein said. “She has a love for kids and she’ll be a valuable asset.”
Ivory, who has been a teacher at Ferriday High School since 2003, said she is looking forward to her new job and a new school year.
“I want to let parents and students know that I’ll be there for them,” she said.
Ivory said she recently earned a master’s degree in administration and plans to focus on preparing students for state testing.
Cindy Smith, the school’s principal, said Ivory did an excellent job of acting as principal for the school’s summer school program.
“She provides a lot of encouraging to the students and the teachers,” Smith said. “That’s important.”
Comments
Posted by sexy18 (anonymous) on August 1, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ms. Ivory was my teacher at Ferriday High School for four years, and I must say that she performed a great job in assisting me with my education and being of great inspiration to me. Ferriday Upper is receiving a person that takes education highly, and always willing to share her love and support. Way to go Ms. Ivory!!!
Posted by maryhelpme (anonymous) on August 1, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Joyce, I think you are a great person. You aiways have the best interest of all children in mind. You are truly a blessing in the lives of children. Keep up the good work.
Posted by obamayamama (anonymous) on August 1, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What an ironic last name for Ferriday Upper!
Posted by tolduso (anonymous) on August 2, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
obamayamama ,why is everything about race or color with you.
Posted by trulyblessed (anonymous) on August 2, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Some people can be and sound so ignorant. Even if that comment was meant as a joke, it was not necessary. Congratulations Joyce. You and Mrs. Smith make a great team.
Posted by ivorygirl (anonymous) on August 2, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would like to say thanks for all of the support that I have received and I know that with GOD as my guide, I will do my best everyday to ensure that I positively impact the lives of the students that I will have the honor of working with.
Posted by GopherBaroque (anonymous) on August 3, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Is Ivory Ebony? chuckle chuckle.
Posted by ivorygirl (anonymous) on August 3, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes, Ivory happens to be Ebony...ironic isn't it.
Posted by Dd (anonymous) on August 6, 2008 at 7:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ms. Ivory was one of my favorite teachers at Vidalia Jr. High....Best wishes
Posted by GodsChild (anonymous) on August 10, 2008 at 4:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CONGRATS Joyce
I think you will do a great job.....
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