{"id":13,"date":"2013-05-22T19:40:21","date_gmt":"2013-05-22T19:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/zablocki\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:55:44","slug":"principals-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/zablocki\/about\/principals-message\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal&#8217;s Message"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Dear Parents and Guardians,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 500px 500px 500px 500px; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/zablocki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/05\/Stephanie-Morgan-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Stephanie Morgan\" class=\"wp-image-235245 alignright size-medium\" \/>It is with great pride and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as principal of Clement J. Zablocki School. It&#8217;s an honor to lead a school with such a rich tradition of excellence in education \u2014 and a joy. Nothing feels better than watching families from all over the world come together at school events and working with our incredible staff to support 300+ students.<\/p>\n<p>Our partners do so much during and beyond the school day, from donating backpacks and school supplies to reading with and tutoring students. You can really feel the power of this partnership when you enter our building.<\/p>\n<p>Being an educator and administrator is who I am, and Milwaukee Public Schools is part of my family\u2019s legacy. My late grandmother, Frances Brock Starms, inspired my journey from paraprofessional to substitute teacher, teacher to assistant principal \u2013 from Wilberforce University to Cardinal Stritch University. Today, she has two schools named after her and I am beginning my second year as your Zablocki School principal.<\/p>\n<p>Along with our teachers and staff, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established by all who preceded me, by building strong relationships with parents, students and community partners. We pledge to provide academic experiences for all students that are rigorous, relevant, and help them build relationships while making real-world connections. We will do this by focusing on district education initiatives, Common Core skills, the use of data to drive instruction, and providing consistent implementation of the curriculum so that we can continue to boost student achievement.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways that a child can learn, and even more ways to measure a child\u2019s success. Our team is dedicated to helping your child do their best work and find their unique place within the Zablocki School community. This is why I have an open-door policy, to welcome your input and to meet the challenges of academic excellence in a positive and fun, nurturing and welcoming environment. Please feel free to call or email me (<a href=\"mailto:morgansa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">morgansa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>) to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the school year. I look forward to working with you to help each student at Zablocki meet their goals and have a successful school experience!<\/p>\n<p>Best Regards,<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie Morgan, Principal<br \/>Clement J. Zablocki School<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents and Guardians, It is with great pride and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as principal of Clement J. Zablocki School. It&#8217;s an honor to lead a school with such a rich tradition of excellence in education \u2014 and a joy. Nothing feels better than watching families from all [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":2506,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Dear Parents and Guardians,\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1775\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/zablocki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/04\/COLEMAN-228x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Gregory Coleman reading a book\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" \/>It is with great pride and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the Principal of Zablocki Elementary School. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with such a rich tradition of excellence in education! I have been dedicated to the field of education for more than twenty-five years. I have worked with a variety of students ranging in age from kindergarten through and including high school. My most recent administrative experience was at Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented where I served as Assistant Principal for 6-8 grades. I am excited and eager to bring my skills as an educational leader to Zablocki Elementary School and work with you as a partner in education to ensure your child's success.\r\n\r\nAlong with the teachers and staff, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established by all whom proceeded me, by building strong relationships with parents, students and community partners. We will focus on district education initiatives, Common Core skills, the use of data to drive instruction, and to provide consistent implementation of the curriculum in a rigorous manner so that we can continue to increase all of the students' achievement.\r\n\r\nAll of us at Zablocki Elementary School pledge to provide academic experiences for our students that are rigorous, relevant, and help them build relationships while making real-world connections. As your Principal, it is important to me that everyone who steps through our doors, teachers, students and parents-are excited to be here! This attitude enables us to meet the challenges of academic excellence in a positive, fun, and nurturing environment. My door is always open and I welcome your input. Please feel free to call or email me to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nI look forward to working with you as a team to help each student at Zablocki meet their goals and have a successful school experience!\r\n\r\nBest Regards,\r\n\r\nMr. Gregory Coleman\r\nPrincipal of Clement J. 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