Ms. Diana J. Ohman, Director of Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe, takes great pleasure in announcing the selection of Dr. Linda L. Curtis, Ed. D., as the incumbent Deputy Director of DoDDS-E.

Dr. Curtis is presently the Superintendent of the DoDDS-E Isles District, where she has served since August 2002. She will join the DoDDS-Europe leadership team at its headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, in August.

Curtis, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and two master’s degrees, in elementary education and school administration, from Indiana University. She also holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree from Argosy University in Sarasota, Fla.

Curtis has previously served as both Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of the DoDDS-E Brussels District and Principal of SHAPE American Elementary School in Mons, Belgium, and Spangdahlem Elementary School in Spangdahlem, Germany. She is also an experienced classroom teacher, having taught grades K-6, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented. Her 17 years of administrative experience include all age levels, from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

“Linda brings with her a wide range of knowledge and experience to her position as Deputy Director of DoDDS-E, and we are excited to have her join our leadership team,” said Ohman. “In this era of change and transformation, she will be a major asset to DoDDS-Europe as we continue to focus on our goals of highest student achievement for all, effective leadership, infusing technology across the curriculum and staff development going forward.”

“Parents are key players on the education team,” said Curtis. “Close cooperation between the home and school is essential to promote the best interests of all students. I encourage parents to visit our schools and to attend scheduled meetings of parents and teachers. Mutual benefits accrue when there is a meaningful exchange of information between home and school.”

Curtis also brings an appreciation of the role of innovative technology in the educational experience to her new position.

“The ability to use technology to access information is a necessary skill for today’s students because without it they cannot be successful, contributing members of tomorrow’s society. We are helping students realize their full potential by preparing them to be productive citizens in a complex and changing society. Our schools challenge students by keeping expectations high and offering a wide scope of learning opportunities,” she said.

David Ruderman
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Office of the Director
DoDDS-Europe
DSN 338-7613/7614
CIV (49) 0611-380-7613/7614
FAX: DSN 338-7685 CIV 0611-380-7685
david.ruderman@eu.dodea.edu

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