Got this this morning from the Schools
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School Board appoints Dr. John Werner as next leader of Osbourn High School
At its April 12, 2011 meeting, the Manassas City School Board named Dr. John Werner as the new principal for Osbourn High School.
Dr. Werner has served as principal of Clark County High School for three years. Before going to Clark County he was assistant principal at Westfields High School, Fairfax High School, and Herndon High School all in Fairfax County. Dr. Werner earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from George Mason University. He earned two Master’s Degrees from George Mason; one in curriculum and instruction and one in educational leadership. He recently completed his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Dr.Werner will begin on July 1.
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Dr. Werner comes from Clarke County HS which looks, at least from the data I can cull, to be quite different than OHS. The state report card for that HS is here. They appear to have an ESL population of less than 10% and almost no crime in the school. Patch indicates that Clarke was his first Principal’s Post. I haven’t looked into the other high schools he has been associated with but I’m concerned about the difference between Clarke and OHS but who knows – maybe they don’t have any crime *because* of him…:) I hope he comes in and lights it up. It’s only better for all of us.
April 13, 2011 at 9:42 am
Clarke County is Berryville area…high rural; although the report card does show there are “crime” issues – although not much different from here or anywhere else. Interesting to note the high AP/IP/Dual Enrollment in their schools vs. MCPS. Also, Clarke County Budget Format is similar to our City…maybe MPCS could take note; or maybe Dr. Werner could give them a class as that format shows accountability.
April 13, 2011 at 7:42 pm
I believe that he was an asst. in Herndon, tough duty. It’s all about leadership, so he needs to be a strong “take charge” individual. There a few teachers there who kinda run things, hopefully he will be able to focus their energy better.
April 13, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Good luck to Dr Werner. I hope that things change drastically at OHS. Like making sure students and teachers alike follow the rules. If they don’t there should be consequences.
Again, good luck to the new OHS principal.