SILVERHILL, Ala. — A year full of “golden opportunities” is what new Silverhill Elementary School principal Pam Moorer, is looking forward to in 2010-11. A native of Baldwin County, Moorer is no stranger to southern hospitality but said she is completely humbled and honored at the warm reception she has received since coming on board.

“Everyone has been so kind and welcoming to me. I’ve received flowers and cards and the family here has been really wonderful. I am so excited and blessed to be here,” said Moorer.

Finding ways to build upon the traditions already in place to enhance student learning and being committed to providing the 430 Pre-K-sixth grade students with “opportunities for quality learning, continual growth and achieving at a high standard of excellence” are some of the goals Moorer has for SES.

Beginning her 12th year in education and her seventh as a principal, Moorer is a 1994 graduate of Baldwin County High School and received her bachelors and master’s degrees in 1998 and 2003 in elementary education and educational administration from the University of South Alabama, and went back in 2005 to get an educational specialist degree in educational leadership.

Another goal of Moorer’s is actively working with the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and the school counselor to find ways to reward good behavior and promote good leadership skills in the students and working as a team with teachers and parents to produce good citizens.

“I have been in the classroom as a teacher and in administration and feel like I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring and want to do all I can to help and lead the students and the teachers here,” Moorer explained.

With 30 teachers and 20 support and resource personnel, Moorer feels very confident and is working with the BLT (Building Leadership Team) to develop lasting and valuable ways for the teachers to work together to help the students and parents have a positive and productive year.

With the first week of school behind them, Moorer said the kids seem very excited to be back and are busy learning rules and procedures. “Our teachers have some very exciting things planned for their classrooms and I am so thrilled to be a part of such a caring school and community.”

Getting parents involved in the education of their children is very important to Moorer and she encourages an “open door” policy at SES. “We want and need your involvement and support in your child’s education. It is the key to the success of your student during their elementary school years.”

The belief statement on the parent newsletter explains it best ”Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs and should be treated with respect and dignity. Students, school personnel, parents and community share the responsibility for a safe, positive, comfortable learning environment. Student learning is a continuous process.”

Outside of school, Moorer and her husband, Jeffrey, are kept busy by their kids, Alyssa Marie, 4, and Jeffrey Jr. 2. and enjoy going to church and spending time together learning, laughing and exploring.