A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Jacqueline S.
Greenwood.
Whereas, Dr. Jacqueline S. Greenwood is an outstanding
educator whose career has touched the lives of children
throughout the state;
Whereas, In 1987, Dr. Greenwood was named principal of
Arlington High School, a position she held for more than 17
years, making her the first woman high school principal in the
Indianapolis Public School system;
Whereas, While serving as principal, Dr. Greenwood was
recognized as a national model for community improvement;
Whereas, Always concerned for the safety of her students,
Dr. Greenwood helped establish the Security Dads program to
promote a positive and caring school environment;
Whereas, Dr. Greenwood earned her bachelor of science
degree from Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia, her master's
degree in education from Indiana University, and her doctorate
in education from Nova Southeastern University;
Whereas, Dr. Greenwood began her teaching career at
Harper High School in Atlanta, Georgia;
Whereas, Dr. Greenwood and her husband later moved to
Indianapolis where she began working as a math teacher at
School 52 in the Indianapolis Public School system;
Whereas, Dr. Greenwood has been the recipient of many
awards and citations, including the Indianapolis Education
Association's Human Rights Award for Leadership in
Education, the Madame C.J. Walker Distinguished Award in
Education, and the National Council of Negro Women Merit
Award for Community Service;
Whereas, Dr. Greenwood has served on numerous
community projects, including board member of the Community
Council of Indianapolis, the Center for Leadership
Development (CLD), INROADS, Indy Parks, Indy Partnership
Center, and the Marion County Commission on Youth
(McCoy); and
Whereas, Dr. Greenwood believes that education is a
lifelong process that enables one to accomplish great things,
and she believes that one should always seek opportunities to
be of service to mankind: Therefore,
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