Dr. LaTanya McDade Named Region IV Superintendent of the Year Congratulations to Dr. LaTanya D. McDade, Prince William Count y Public Schools’ (PWCS) superintendent, who was named Region IV Superintendent of the Year following a unanimous nomination by her Region IV colleagues. Region IV includes all Northern Virginia school divisions and extends across Shenandoah and Frederick counties and down to Orange County. “Dr. McDade’s passion for student success and her commitment to building a high-performance organization that serves its employees and the Prince William community has been evident since she became our superintendent,” says Prince William Count y School Board Chairman At-Large Dr. Babur Lateef. “We are grateful for her enthusiastic support for our children and our community.” Dr. Mc Dade began her position as PWCS superintendent on July 1, 2021, and is the first woman and first African American to serve as the school division’s superintendent. During her first seven months in office, she launched PWCS Vision 2025: Launching Thriving Futures, an ambitious four-year strategic plan that is a framework for improving learning and achievement, building positive climate and culture, increasing family and community engagement, and achieving organizational coherence. Since her arrival, Dr. McDade has instilled clarity, vision, and a steadfast focus on improving teaching and learning within the school division. Last year, PWCS students outscored the state in four Standards of Learning (SOL) subject areas: reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies. In addition, science scores have increased by 3% over the last year, and in elementary schools, there has been an increase in reading levels, specifically a 5% increase in Phonological Awareness Literacy Screenings. Dr. McDade has also ensured 100% of 2023 graduates and beyond will have a postsecondary plan for entering college, technical school, the military, the workforce, or to access community transition services by establishing a college and career counselor at every high school. We look for ward to continued success with Dr. McDade’s leadership! ~ Nancy Griffin-Bonnaire 800-371-9938 www.discoverypubs.com Dr. LaTanya D. McDade 10 Discover Western Prince William ■ March 2024 To advertise: