Superintendent Larry Nyland established an African American Male Advisory Committee (AAMAC) to «provide guidance on how to best transform our educational system so that we are
ensuring educational excellence for all students, starting with African - American males.»
To
promote educational excellence for all students through equitable accountability, certification, and licensure requirements for charter schools, as well as improved research about the performance of charter school students as compared to traditional public school students.
«Fort Wayne Community Schools has great leadership and a school board that is committed to
educational excellence for all students,» said Dr. Brian Smith, Executive Director, Indiana School Boards Association.
«The award salutes her dedication, passion, and commitment to achieve
educational excellence for her students,» Cortines said in a statement.