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Anna Marie Newsome is an educational administrator with a focus on bilingual education as well as making sure there are equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of background or demography. Ms. Newsome also places a big emphasis on communication and believes that through understanding and acceptance, it’s possible to build a respectful relationship with someone regardless of their differences.

Ms. Newsome’s experience in education includes being a Dean, Assistant Principal, and Principal. She has been in the administrative field since 2008. Before becoming an administrator, she was a Spanish teacher for grades KG-12 within Chicago Public Schools as well as in the suburbs. Prior to becoming an administrator, she also spent time in The Gambia, West Africa as an Education Volunteer in the United States Peace Corps where she was a professor at the University of The Gambia.

Ms. Newsome holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Secondary Spanish Education as well as a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership. She also attended APF Language Academy in Quito, Ecuador during her college years to complete her Spanish major.

In her spare time, she spends time with her 12 year old son, Kwesi, and they enjoy staying active and spending time with their Old English Sheepdog, Bailey, and their 2 cats, Stormi and Sunni!

I’m excited to act as the Assistant Principal at Dewey Elementary School. I worked as a CPS Spanish Teacher, World Language Department Chair and  Dual Language Coordinator at Roosevelt High School for 15 years. Throughout my various roles, my goal has been to develop a strong sense of connection to the process of fostering meaningful relationships with parents and teachers in order to support the overall success and well-being of students. As an educator, my goal is to create a school community that focuses on the needs of the students and values equity, diversity and the academic success of all students.