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Principal of the Year Finalist
Dr. Ryan Reardon
Oriole Elementary School
As the principal of Oriole Elementary School, Dr. Ryan T.
Reardon represents a 21st Century leader with his exceptional
abilities and has led multiple efforts to continue the process
of 21st Century learning. He has been the principal at Oriole
Elementary for the past four years and has a total of 14 years of
education experience.
Reardon has implemented numerous initiatives to improve the
physical plant, increase standardized test scores, and improve
the overall academic instruction across all grades. The academic
portfolio of Oriole Elementary over the past three years has
shown some signifi cant gains. The average daily attendance rates
for students has remained high (over 96 percent) and the student
suspension rates remain under one percent.
Prior to his years at Oriole Elementary, Reardon felt the concept
of earning the Golden School Award was a mere idea. For him,
customer service and the respectful treatment of all we encounter
are of utmost importance. The image and reputation of his school
is positive and has led to fi ve consecutive Golden School Awards.
The school’s vision and mission statements refl ect one major
objective: to create and maintain an environment that bonds the
staff, students, parents and community stakeholders with the goal
of providing the best education for all students in a safe learning
environment. Reardon possesses a masterful knowledge of
school operations and data analysis that make our schools better
learning facilities.
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