report by The Times of Northwest Indiana<\/a>. Over the past two years, the school has been intently focused on these issues, working in partnership with the National Equity Project to build a framework for equitable access to opportunities that support the district\u2019s strategic plan and mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPreviously, Love served as the Founding Dean of Culture for Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis, Dean of Students for Carpe Diem Indiana Innovative Schools, and Director of School Services for the Indiana Charter School Network. He also was a Policy and Research Specialist for the Indiana Department of Education, where he served as Director of the Teacher Incentive Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to welcome Rob to our district,\u201d MCAS Associate Superintendent Wendel McCollum said in a news release. \u201cHe will be closely examining data on student achievement, attendance, involvement, and discipline, helping us to identify and address gaps. He will also lead professional development and recruitment initiatives that will in turn benefit our students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love has a bachelor degree in history, specializing in teacher education from Wabash College and a law degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law. While at Wabash, he was an independent, a member of the Student Senate, Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies, Young Democrats and the football and track teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love said his work with Michigan City Area Schools will be guided by listening and collaboration, and he will be meeting with and surveying students, staff, families and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to ensure that all voices are heard, so we can truly equip our students for success and make sure everyone is comfortable in our spaces,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m excited about making MCAS my new home, and am excited to get started with this important work.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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