The Lisbon Reporter

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Friday, September 4, 2009

Lisbon New Assistant Principal/Co-Curricular Director‏

Pictured (l-r) Jeff Ramich, Interim Principal of Philip W. Sugg Middle School welcomes the school’s new Assistant Principal and Co-Curricular Director, Thomas Landberg. (Millhime photo)

Lisbon – Philip W. Sugg Middle School Interim Principal, Jeff Ramich recently announced the addition of Thomas Landberg, as the new Assistant Principal and Co-Curricular Director. “Mr. Landberg joins the Lisbon School Department with an impressive and diversified background,” shares Ramich. “Since receiving his BS in Secondary Education, Social Studies with a minor in History in 1999, he completed his Masters in Educational Leadership after teaching grade six though 12 Social Studies in Danforth, ME.

He also served as the Writing Specialist at MSAD 68 for grades five through eight, and grade seven Social Studies teacher, prior to accepting the position at PWS. In addition to his classroom experience, Tom was the head coach at the middle level for football, boys and girls basketball, and softball.

He also served as the Advisor for the Kiwanis Builders Club, Student Council and was the lead teacher for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) the program that launched the laptop program for middle grade students,” says Ramich.

During an assembly the first day of school, Ramich and Landberg introduced a program and a school motto to students and staff. “All students will do their B.E.S.T. with body language, eye contact, saying what they mean, and trying their best,” comments Principal Ramich.

Landberg and his wife Jessica along with their daughter, Olivia are relocating to the Lisbon area. “Being a part of the Lisbon Community of Schools is an honor and something I take great pride in as the new AP/CCD,” comments Landberg. “I look forward to supporting the efforts of our students in the classroom, on the field, and in preparation for their future. It is easy to explain what brought me to PWS. The Lisbon area is a caring and supportive community with a reputation for quality teaching and programs.”

“Additionally, great improvements were done to the school's appearance over the summer,” according to Ramich. “Our maintenance staff is to be commended. A number of personal touches were added throughout the PWS building by painting school colors and adding our Greyhound mascot in the gym/cafeteria area. Staff and teachers came to school ready and recharged to work with our children with a renewed Greyhound spirit.”

The public is invited to attend the Philip W. Sugg Open House on Wednesday, September 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. FYI contact Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime at 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.