Parker Intermediate Center achieves GE Model Status for Third Consecutive Year

Parker Intermediate Center recently achieved the prestigious honor of being named a Great Expectations Model School for the third consecutive year in a row. The school’s principal, faculty, and staff worked diligently to accomplish this impressive goal.

Parker Intermediate Center is a showcase for the rewarding benefits that Great Expectations provides students, faculty, staff, parents and the community, and it will be visited by other schools/districts. Great Expectations schools have a culture of respect and high academic achievement. “The school is truly a shining star in the community, state, and nation. The staff and faculty are to be highly commended for their efforts. We are overjoyed to add them to our list of ‘Showcase Schools’,” said Dr. Linda Dzialo, President and CEO of Great Expectations.

“Achieving the Great Expectations Model School status for a third year in a row is a testament to the dedication of our staff, students, and school community. This honor reflects our team's hard work and commitment to fostering an environment of excellence and continuous growth.” -Mrs. Jamie Price, Principal at Parker Intermediate Center. 

The Great Expectations Program, founded in 1991, is a scientifically-based research educational reform model that is bringing major change and innovation to PK-12 public and private school classrooms in Oklahoma and beyond. The program represents an approach to learning that empowers teachers to expect and to get the best from students; it rekindles the excitement of discovery among both students and teachers, and it pushes everyone involved to greater heights of achievement.

Dr. Robert Steeber, MPS Superintendent said, “Congratulations to Parker Intermediate Center on earning this recognition for a third time. Mrs. Price and her staff do an excellent job. We couldn’t be more proud.” 

The basic principles of the program are: high expectations for students, a learning climate based on mutual respect between student and teacher, student self-esteem, a belief that all students can learn, positive teacher attitude, and highly skilled and knowledgeable teachers who inspire and enable students to achieve success. Over 80,000 educators have been trained in the GE Methodology. There are currently GE Model schools in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Michigan and South Carolina.