Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/25/2021 - 6:30 PM
Category: Awards and Commendations
Type: Info
Subject: 1. Excellence in Education Award - Joyce D. Peoples
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Policy: Admin Policy 1.05 - Recognition for Accomplishment
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Background: Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, parent, or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community. This month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is pleased to present the “Excellence in Education Award” to:

Joyce D. Peoples

Milwaukee Public Schools recognizes Mrs. Joyce Peoples for her tireless dedication to her students and for being selected as the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Teacher of the Year.

Mrs. Peoples teaches middle school English Language Arts at Hartford Avenue University School and has been teaching in Milwaukee Public Schools for 20 years. She has been involved with Milwaukee’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration for the past 19 years.

The Marcus Performing Arts Center acknowledged Mrs. Peoples as a champion for the annual Dr. King Birthday Celebration in Milwaukee. Her work includes providing enrichment activities and encouraging her students to use their unique abilities, including in the Dr. King art, speech, and writing contests.

Each year since 2014, the steering committee of Milwaukee’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration selects a teacher who has shown a high level of commitment to the event over a number of years. Mrs. Peoples was selected for the energy and enthusiasm she brings to the event via her students. We are MPS Proud!

Milwaukee Public Schools recognizes Joyce D. Peoples for being selected as the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Teacher of the Year.

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes and honors Joyce Peoples for her dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent