March 28, 2024

Rehoboth Resident Wins National Award

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Innovative, Bold, Creative - These are the qualities exemplified by the 2018 NASSP Principals of the Year. Each year, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) recognizes principals who harness the potential of new technologies to further students’ learning.

Congratulations to this year’s digital principal from Rehoboth, Brian McCann,

This award reflects these principals’ digital leadership and the tremendous work they have done to model the effective use of digital tools and resources to lead a learner-centered environment and collaborative community.

Brian McCann, Joseph Case High School, Swansea, MA Celebrating his 15th year as principal at Joseph Case High School (his own alma mater), McCann has leveraged integrated educational technology to provide a future-ready education for his students.

During his time at this modestly sized (less than 600 students) school, McCann has removed device restrictions, upgraded connectivity with a free, robust Wi-Fi network, increased technology access by transitioning from a library to Learning Commons, and revamped all required technology courses to include coding in multiple languages. His introduction of Google Classroom has transformed the way teachers and students work. To top it all off, McCann helped ignite a firestorm of activity and engagement in the social media world and beyond with his “All That Snow” video.

“The most prominent factor of personal technology in modern students’ lives is undoubtedly social media, through which Mr. McCann has taught us to positively brand the school and its culture,” said JCHS student Travis Purcell. “He even goes so far as creating uplifting signs that are promoted on Twitter in an effort to boost student morale and encourage positivity and optimism in their everyday lives.”

A native of Swansea, Brian has resided in Rehoboth since 1994

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