- Meadowbrook Elementary
- Principal's Message
Principal's Message
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August 2023
Dear Meadowbrook Elementary Families & Community,
Welcome to the Meadowbrook Elementary School website. We hope you find many useful resources here and continue to periodically visit to learn about upcoming school events, programs and recognitions.
I am very excited to continue into my fifth year as principal at Meadowbrook Elementary School. Our theme for 2022-2023 is “Eagles Rise Together” and our vision remains “Meadowbrook will provide rigorous standards-based instruction to meet the needs of the 21st Century learner in a safe and secure learning environment.” We look forward to working with our students, families, PTA, community and Partners in Education to make this a very special year for Meadowbrook Elementary School. We invite you to join us in our vision and reaching our goals. Follow me on Twitter at @MeadowbrookElem and contact the office at 754-323-6500 to confirm that your contact information, address and cell phone is current.
My experience:
- Nova Southeastern University Specialist degree in Educational Leadership
- University of Florida Bachelor & Masters degree in Elementary Education
- Elementary School Teacher in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (7 years)
- Elementary School Assistant Principal in Broward County Public Schools (6 years)
- Elementary School Principal in Broward County Public Schools (17 years)
Personal:
- My son graduated from University of Central Florida with computer science engineering degree and lives near Seattle, Washington
- My daughter graduated from University of Florida with industrial engineering degree and lives near Orlando, Florida
- My wife is an elementary school teacher with Broward County Public Schools
The Meadowbrook Community, Teachers, Students & Staff are proud of these accomplishments:
- Raised $4,000 for American Heart Association during Jump Rope for Heart and recognized as #1 fundraiser in Broward County Public Schools (2022)
- Raised $2,500 for American Cancer Society during Relay for Life event (2023)
- Imagine Learning National Award Winner School for ESOL (2021 & 2022)
- “A” or “B” School in 2002 to 2011, 2015, 2017 & 2018
A few key accomplishments from 2022-2023:
- Reached 1 to 1 laptop computer to student ratio
- Successfully implemented new BEST standards in Grade K-5
- Successfully utilized new Benchmark reading and Envision math textbooks and resources
- Held extensive tutoring camps for most students
- Completed myriad teacher and staff PD
- Held in-house field trips, field days, clubs and Grade 5 graduation
- Strengthened Dual Language Program in Grade K-5
- Academic Accomplishments (compared to prior year)
- Increased Reading proficiency on FAST testing in Grade 4 & 5
- Increased Math proficiency on FAST testing up to 45%
- Increased Science proficiency on FSA Science testing by 10%
Sincerely,
David Levine, Proud Principal