Hello Northwood Families,

 

I am very excited to be your new principal! I have been a school administrator for several years, and I have experience working in high performing schools, Title 1 schools, and working with diverse communities. I am really looking forward to meeting your students and to working with the excellent Northwood staff to create a great year for our Bears. This year, we are especially looking forward to welcoming our families from Laneview Elementary (welcome to Northwood Elementary!). My focus as the leader at Northwood is on evidence based teaching practices, strong student support systems, and collaborating with all educational partners. 

 

I truly believe that close partnerships between families and school staff makes our school a positive place for our students to learn and grow and I invite each of you to help build a strong partnership with us to support your child. There are many ways for parents to be active members of the school such as: being a part of our School Site Council, PTA, volunteering during school events, and attending our school and community events.  
 
At Northwood we recognize the individuality and importance of each and every student. We are here to nurture our students through challenging academics, positive social interactions, and building one's self-character and confidence. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Intelligence plus character—that is the true goal of education,” and that is one of the goals that we have here at Northwood. We want our students to not only be prepared as they continue to pursue their education, but also to be well-rounded citizens in our ever-changing world. 

 

With Warmest Regards,
 
Eric Witter
Principal
Northwood Elementary School
ewitter@busd.net
(408) 923-1940