Mr. Galvin

August 14, 2008
Dear Arrowhead School Community,

          Arrowhead is more than just a school. It is a thriving educational community that combines elementary and middle school in a k-8 setting. As such we are both a school and a school district with a five member School Board. I am proud to serve both as Arrowhead School District 75 Superintendent and Arrowhead School Principal. Now in my fourth year as school leader I have a greater appreciation for the high levels of educational excellence that our school is capable of.  My annual goal is to sustain student achievement in reading, increase achievement in math, and focus our teachers on meeting each child’s needs to reach higher levels of learning. I will continue to faithfully serve the school community to the best of my ability placing a premium on trust, communication, and the best interest of each child.  

          As you may or may not know, Angela and I lived in Bozeman and Belgrade from 1993 to 2000.   During this time, I worked as a teacher, wilderness instructor, and technology coordinator at several schools, including four years at Monforton School . From 2000-2005, I served as a teacher, technology coordinator and Co-Director in two Charter Schools in Northern California .  Both schools were started from scratch by a team of dedicated educators including myself.  Redwood Academy Charter School  was recognized as a California Distinguished School , making it one of the most successful public schools in California . During this time, I completed a Master’s degree in Education Administration at Sonoma State University . With many years of education and professional school experience, I have a keen eye for excellence in education which made Arrowhead School an obvious choice for me.

          Prior to making Montana my home, I was born and raised in Andover , Massachusetts where I attended Phillips Academy Andover, a prestigious college preparatory school.  Subsequently, I attended Colby College in Waterville , Maine .  Away from school I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including skiing, rock climbing, and kayaking. I have played and taught African Drumming for over a decade. But mostly I enjoy being with my family; wife Angela, daughter Laurel, and son Leland.

An Arrowhead education provides the resources for each child to succeed in all aspects of school life; social, emotional, and intellectual. It takes a group commitment to produce the best school community possible. Please join in our efforts to sustain a high quality school and academic program where children grow and learn to the best of their ability and potential. 

Sincerely,

Adam Galvin, Superintendent/Principal