On Thursday, December 21st, the community celebrated Mr. Dennis Henry for his remarkable 28 years of service as the school board president at Greenon Local Schools.
His dedication and determination have undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the Greenon community. One of the cornerstones of Mr. Henry's philosophy in his role as School Board President was the importance of a strong school board-superintendent/district relationship. He emphasized the necessity of being open, honest and earning the community's trust. Above all, he stressed that "the kids come first" and called for open communication between the board, the superintendent, and the community.
When asked about his proudest achievements on the board, Mr. Henry stated, "I have 3,500 things. During my time on the board, we have graduated over 3,500 young people to go out into the world. That's so important to me. Education is crucial. We're here for the kids; everything we do is for them." He also highlighted the construction of the new school building as a significant milestone that was important to him and the community. Lastly, he commended his role in recruiting and retaining excellent staff. Mr. Henry is confident he's leaving the district in good hands, stating, "When I look around at the administrators here now, I feel comfortable leaving. I've worked with seven superintendents and five treasurers - finding the right ones and developing a great working relationship with them is important. I feel confident about the administration we have at Greenon right now."
Current Greenon Local Superintendent, Darrin Knapke, praised Mr. Henry's remarkable contributions to the Greenon Local School district. He stated, "Mr. Henry has tremendously impacted the Greenon Local School district. I feel fortunate to have collaborated with him over my 13 years with the district, especially in my four years as superintendent. Mr. Henry has an engaging personality underscored by an impeccable character and will be deeply missed."
Help us extend heartfelt thanks for his incredible service and commitment to education! Congratulations Mr. Henry!