Executive Director of Student Services Jeffrey Carpenter has been appointed Trustee for the National Association of Pupil Services Administrators (NAPSA). NAPSA is the only national organization that focuses its efforts on the development of administrators and programs designed to serve the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of all students.
Carpenter, who celebrates his one year anniversary with ACPS this month, works to ensure that the Office of Student Services partners with families, staff, and the community in increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services and in creating new opportunities in support of the academic, career and social emotional needs of the students so that every student succeeds.
“Its a vote of confidence. I have been asked to be a trustee for several years, but never felt that I was ready. After nearly 16 years in education, I felt it was a good time to get involved on a national level,” said Carpenter.
Carpenter brings 16 years of experience to this role. Prior to joining ACPS, Carpenter served as the Director of Student Services for Arlington Public Schools. He also worked as a school psychologist and supervisor of special education in Winton Woods City School District in Ohio for 10 years. Carpenter has also served on several district and community centered committees, including Multi-Tiered System of Supports Committees, Mental Health Taskforce, ADHD Task Force, Arlington Partnership for Children Youth and Families, Juvenile Justice Committee, Community Advocacy Committee, Cultural Competence Council, Discipline Committee, Department of Human Services/APS/Court Crossover Youth Committee and the City of Alexandria’s Mayors Campaign to End Bullying.
“We are so proud of Mr. Carpenter’s appointment as a trustee for this national organization. Since joining ACPS last January, he has been a tremendous asset in furthering our work of supporting students in many areas including strengthening behavioral interventions and Section 504 implementation. This appointment demonstrates his commitment to the work of improving academic and social emotional supports for students,” said Dr. Julie Crawford, Chief of Student Services, Alternative Programs & Equity.
The oldest of four children, Jeff is a native of West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Philadelphia public schools for all of his Pre-K – 12 education. Carpenter lives in Maryland with his wife, Gloria, and their three daughters, Jillian (10), Kristian (5) and Vivienne (5). Jeff enjoys movies and music of all types and cooking. Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday – lots to cook!
Carpenter’s appointment directly addresses the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan goal that calls for an exemplary staff.
Watch the ACPS 2020: Goal 3 – An Exemplary Staff video: