Four Cleveland City Schools Named Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts National Showcase Schools Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce that four of its elementary schools - Arnold Memorial Elementary, George R. Stuart Elementary, Mayfield Elementary, and Candyโ€™s Creek Cherokee Elementary - have been named 2024-2025 Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts National Showcase Schools. The Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts National Showcase Schools award recognizes schools across the country that demonstrate exceptional commitment to building a positive school culture through relational and emotional safety. Schools are selected based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes measurable outcomes in academic performance, attendance, and discipline, as well as the schoolโ€™s implementation of the Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts framework. โ€œThis is an incredible honor that reflects the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families,โ€ said Dr. Jeff Elliott, Director of Schools. โ€œWe are deeply committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where students thrive not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Congratulations to these four schools for their outstanding achievement.โ€ This accomplishment would not be possible without the efforts and commitment of our dedicated teachers and support staff, whose daily work ensures that every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts is a nationally recognized program designed to strengthen student connectedness and engagement, with a focus on relationship-building and fostering a positive school culture. Being named a National Showcase School places these CCS schools among an elite group leading the way in transforming educational outcomes.
Cleveland City Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Jay Garcia as the new Assistant Principal of Mayfield Elementary School. Mr. Garcia brings a great deal of experience and a passionate commitment to fostering and enriching the lives of students within our district.  An Educational Leadership graduate of Austin Peay State University, Mr. Garcia also holds a Masters degree from Concordia University and a Bachelorโ€™s degree from Lee University.   Mr. Garcia joins Mayfield Elementary School after serving as Music Specialist at Stuart Elementary School since 2016. Prior to that role he was the Music Director for Dwelling Place Church in Cleveland, as well as Morris Innovative High School in Dalton, Georgia. One of his largest educational accolades include being a member of the 2023-2024 BCPEF LEAD Fellowship.   Mr. Garcia shared, "Iโ€™m excited to be joining the Mayfield family and kicking off a great school year with our students and staff." Director of Schools, Dr. Jeff Elliott welcomed Mr. Garcia to his new role, saying, "We are thrilled to name Mr. Garcia as Assistant Principal of Mayfield Elementary School. I am confident he will provide an outstanding educational experience for our students. We look forward to seeing the energy and enthusiasm Mr. Garcia will bring to the Mayfield community."
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