A. Edward Mendoza '80
Carmel, Ind.
Major/Minor at GC: Physical education/Spanish
Post-graduate education: Masters degree in education,
Indiana University; masters degree in school administration,
Washington University; graduate, Principals Academy, Harvard
University
After teaching Spanish at Concord High School (Elkhart, Ind.) for
eight years, Mendoza taught two years of junior high school in Tacoma,
Wash. Graduate school, fueled by the confidence he carried from
his Goshen years, was next, followed by three years as assistant
principal in Tacoma. He is now principal of Westfield (Ind.) Middle
School.
I am looking for teachers well-prepared to teach, said
Mendoza, who was named Principal of the Year in Indianas fifth
district. Having a liberal arts education is extremely helpful
it gives you a well-rounded perspective on education, and
understanding that there is much more to life than just a chosen
field.
Mendoza has been Indiana fifth district Principal of the Year, Hamilton
County Citizen of the Year for his work promoting diversity in 2001
and the City of Westfields 2000 Ambassador of the Year.
Said Mendoza, I have a passion for working with underprivileged
people, because of my work on SST and also understanding people
of a variety of cultures. I am now an advocate for diversity here
in Hamilton County.