Richard Jean

Many High School Principles have little interest in making sure their students are exposed to and comfortable with the latest computers.  Principle Richard P. Jean of Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is the exception to the rule, making sure his students have access to iPads and learn how to comfortably use them.

June 29, 2019

There's no doubt that the world is more connected everyday and people who don't understand how to use computers competently are at a huge disadvantage. This makes it especially important for students to learn these skills, to better prepare them for success.  Sadly, not many High School Principles are fully committed to working hard to get their students access to the tools they need to learn these life-enhancing skills. Principle Richard P. Jean of Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High Schools in South West Ranches of Broward County, Florida takes the opposite approach, passionately embracing the latest technology and making sure his students get access to them the highest level possible.  This has resulted in his students being able to work with and learn to use Apple iPads, which is certainly a real breakthrough, considering how popular they are in the business world and beyond.  Principle Jean has won wide praise for his drive in this area and the value it has provided to the students he is responsible for.

“Being able to obtain the iPads for our high school students over a year ago now and setting up iLabs for their use is something I am very proud of,” commented Principle Jean. “The students love it, their parents appreciate what we are doing, and we are sure Apple is happy to know that their iPads are being used to improve the education of our students here in our schools in Broward County.”

Principle Jean is proud to have been a recipient of the National Catholic Education Association award for Educational Excellence, being only one of five principles in the nation to receive this honor for his integrity and hard work.

The drive to continue to “embrace technology to the fullest” is something that will continue at Archbishop Edward A. Mcarhty High Schools under the guidance of Principle Jean, who takes a great deal of pleasure in knowing just what they have accomplished with bringing in the iPads up until now  is something that was said by many “could never be done”.  He prides himself in accomplishing the seemingly impossible when it comes to delivering true value to his high school's students, who are the living embodiment of the bright future of the local community.

Parents couldn't be happier with these developments.

Christine S., from Broward, remarked, “My son doesn't have a computer at home, yet, so his being able to learn how to use an iPad in school is amazing.  I can tell it has boosted his confidence and self-esteem and I thank Principle Richard P. Jean for doing the hard work to make it possible.”

For more information on Principle Jean be sure to visit http://wilsonaa.blogdigy.com/principal-richard-p-jean-8078680.