School Board Honors Molino Park’s Woodward As Principal Of The Year

August 20, 2014

Molino Park Elementary School Principal Alice Woodward was officially recognized Tuesday night by the Escambia County School Board as the Escambia County Principal of the Year.

Following a standing ovation, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas lauded Woodward’s many accomplishment at Molino Park.

“She always finds a way to put students first,” Thomas concluded.

“I am definitely humbled that I was the one chosen to receive the award this year. I work among a very talented and dedicated group  of principals,” Woodward said. “I am receiving the principal of the year award not because of the things I do, but because of my staff, the fruits of my staff, my parents, my students, my community continually striving for excellence.”

Just a year ago, Molino Park was recovering from a break-in and the theft of about $60,000 in technology, and the school was rated as a “C” by the Florida Department of Education.  Now, Molino Park Elementary is an “A” school with a 95 percent proficiency in math — among the highest scores in the district and state.

“Research says that what people hear last is what they remember most,” Woodward told the school board. ” So I say to you, to God by the glory, for it is from Him all blessings flow.”

Also Tuesday night, Janet Penrose of Belleview Middle School was honored as the Escambia County Assistant Principal of the Year.

For an earlier NorthEscambia.com story about Woodward and her award, click here.

Pictured top: Molino Park Elementary School Principal Alice Woodward was presented the Escambia County Principal of the Year Tuesday evening before the Escambia County School Board. Image for NorthEsambia.com, click to enlarge.

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7 Responses to “School Board Honors Molino Park’s Woodward As Principal Of The Year”

  1. Maddie and London's Nanna on August 22nd, 2014 1:43 pm

    Ms Woodward definitely deserved this award. I have always said that she does an awesome job with all her students. She is always there every morning to greet the car riders in the morning helping them out out of their cars and knows their names and even their nicknames !! Well deserved award

  2. parent on August 20th, 2014 6:16 pm

    Thank you Mrs Woodward. She is the best my kids went to MPE now at NHS. She really does love all the kids. We Love You Mrs.Woodward!!!!

  3. JDG on August 20th, 2014 5:28 pm

    Amen
    We all need, including myself to put GOD first in everything we do and it starts with our children. Thank you Mrs. Woodward for your hard work.,

  4. Vicki Baggett on August 20th, 2014 12:14 pm

    Ms. Woodward,
    I do not know you, but I have heard wonderful things about you. Thank you for your service to our area, and thank you especially for giving God the praise!

  5. Bobbie Halfacre on August 20th, 2014 7:36 am

    Congratulations Mrs. Woodward. You certainly deserve the honor. Thank you for setting a Godly example for others to follow. I learned so much from you about education as well as giving back to the community. May God continue to bless you as you lead your students, faculty, and staff to another stellar year.

  6. Angela Commander on August 20th, 2014 7:25 am

    Mrs. Woodward – You are so deserving of this award. You are a very caring and devoted person. I am extremely thankful I know you and that I had the honor of working with you in numerous areas throughout our years at MPE. Thank you for all you have done and still continue to do with such love.

  7. billw on August 20th, 2014 6:27 am

    Congratulations Mrs. Woodward. It couldn’t happen to a better person.