Newton County Colleges (NCS) has introduced the appointment of Donald Helm as the brand new principal of Newton County STEAM Academy (NCSA).
A Covington native and lifelong Newton County resident, Helm brings a wealth of expertise, deep neighborhood ties, and a ardour for training to his new function. He’ll formally assume management of the STEAM Academy on Dec. 11, 2024, succeeding Dr. LaMoyne Brunson, who retired earlier this fall.
Helm is a product of Newton County Colleges, having attended Palmer Stone Elementary, Cousins Center, and graduating from Newton Excessive College. His mom, a devoted profession educator, retired from the district, instilling in him a lifelong dedication to training and repair.
Helm famous his pleasure on the prospect of main the Newton County STEAM Academy.
“This place was additional interesting as a result of it introduced with it the chance to come back again house,” he defined. “I’ve needed to come back again to Newton County Colleges and make an impression on the neighborhood that helped mildew me into the person who I’m right now. I’ve at all times been a math and science man. The chance to have a complete college that’s designed round STEAM rules is a dream come true.”
A seasoned educator with 17 years of expertise, Helm started his educating profession in 2007 at Veterans Memorial Center College, the place he taught math for over a decade. After incomes his Training Specialist diploma in Instructional Management from Columbus State College in 2016, he transitioned into college administration. For the previous seven years, he has served as an assistant principal in Henry County Colleges, most not too long ago at Ola Excessive College, the place he additionally labored because the testing administrator.
Helm was accountable for the completion of the Henry County Colleges’ LEAD program, which prepares educators for management roles, and his service as a mentor for brand new assistant principals.
Helm’s priorities as he transitions into his new place embrace visiting lecture rooms, constructing robust relationships with stakeholders, and fostering a tradition of collaboration and household amongst employees.
“I need to make sure that each pupil on the STEAM Academy is afforded the identical alternatives and wonderful training that I had whereas attending Newton County Colleges,” Helm stated.
Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley praised Mr. Helm’s appointment by way of an NCS press launch.
“Mr. Helm’s connection to our neighborhood, confirmed management, and fervour for STEAM training make him a superb match for this function,” Bradley stated. “We’re assured that his management will encourage continued success at Newton County STEAM Academy.”
