David Borth
Director
1994
Hawthorn Learning Center
Big Rapids, MI
Grade(s):
At the time of the Award, David Borth was:
PrincipalEastwood Elementary School
Big Rapids, MI
Grade(s): K-5
Web Page: http://www.hlcbr.org
Biographical Information:
David Borth is director of the Hawthorn Learning Center, an educational consulting and outdoor education nonprofit agency in Big Rapids. Previously, Borth served as an elementary principal and variously as director of curriculum, technology, special education, assessment, grants and projects, and at-risk programs, as well as interim superintendent. He is an adjunct professor in technology leadership and safe schools at Ferris State University. Borth served on the State Board of Education's Integrating Schools and Communities Task Force. As principal of Eastwood Elementary School for 17 years, he implemented comprehensive reform and systemic change in his school and community. His project and 32-page report, The Future Belongs to the Village (published by the Kellogg Foundation), became the foundation of regional changes in programs in many schools. In addition to his Milken Educator Award, Borth was named Michigan Principal of the Year, a National Distinguished Principal, and a Northern Lights Educator. He now leads the Network of Michigan Educators (www.nme-educators.org), which represents over 500 recognized Michigan educators, and is involved in improving instruction, policy intervention and professional development.Note: This biography was updated on 2/7/08
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