Dr. Blue

Tuesday night Fr. Damian introduced next year's principal, Dr. Cheryl Blue, to the school staff. Over the course of the next few months she plans to meet with teachers and staff individually before she becomes principal on July 1st.

A native of Lubbock, Texas Dr. Blue received her undergraduate degree in Spanish and English from Texas Tech University. She completed her Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Northern Colorado in 1973 and her Specialist degree in Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She received her doctorate in Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995.

She has also been an elementary and middle school principal, a high school dean, and a Spanish and English teacher. She served as the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the Plattsmouth School District and has been teaching Graduate and Post Graduate courses at Peru State College for ten years -- the last four as a full time faculty member. She taught in the DOD schools in Weisbaden, Germany, in the Denver Public Schools in Denver, Colorado, and in the Ralston Schools prior to her tenure in Plattsmouth.

Dr. Blue is also the Executive Director of the Nebraska Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) a state affiliate of the International organization. She serves as a representative from Nebraska to the International ASCD Leadership Council. In addition she has presented at numerous conferences around the nation.

Dr. Blue lives in Plattsmouth with her husband, Jim. They have four children, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Dr. Blue said she was attracted to St. Columbkille because of the school reputation and she missed being with the students and staff. She enjoyed meeting a few students after school yesterday and discussing their project.

Welcome Dr. Blue!