IN RECOGNITION OF DR. SCOTT MENZEL FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER WITH THE WASHTENAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 110
(Extensions of Remarks - June 15, 2020)
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IN RECOGNITION OF DR. SCOTT MENZEL FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER WITH THE
WASHTENAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Monday, June 15, 2020
Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Scott
Menzel for his years of distinguished service to students in Michigan
and offer my heartfelt congratulations as he begins a new chapter as
superintendent for the Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona.
Although we are all sad to see him go, we are proud to celebrate his
outstanding contributions to the Washtenaw Intermediate School
District.
In 2011, Dr. Scott Menzel became the superintendent of the Washtenaw
Intermediate School District (WISD) and started his tenure at a pivotal
moment in the community's history. In 2012, Willow Run and Ypsilanti
schools began the consolidation process to form a new district. The
consolidation, which many thought to be impossible, came to fruition
thanks to the support of the WISD and Menzel's tenacity, hard work, and
commitment to education. Prior to his work in the WISD, Menzel served
as superintendent for Whitmer Lake Public Schools from 2002 to 2007.
Later, Menzel led similar operations at the Livingston Educational
Service Agency from 2007 to 2011.
Throughout all capacities, Menzel has been recognized as a humble
leader who strives to make a lasting and meaningful difference in
students' lives. He dedicates himself to causes he believes in, and
encourages others to demonstrate compassion, service, and excellence.
Undoubtably, Menzel's passion for education and academic opportunity
have left a profound impact on the school district, evident in the
recent passing of a bond proposal that will help construct a new $53.2
million school for special-needs students outside of Ann Arbor.
Moreover, Menzel's focus on addressing racial disparities and promoting
racial equity throughout the district has set a clear example for other
districts to emulate. He has been an avid proponent of My Brother's
Keeper, an initiative created under the Obama Administration to address
persistent opportunity gaps facing young boys and young men of color,
and his involvement has helped the program flourish and grow throughout
Michigan. He has received numerous honors and accolades for his work
including the National African American Parent Involvement Day Spirit
Award, the MASA Regional Superintendent of the Year Award, and the
White House YMCA Champion for Change Award, among a host of others.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Scott
Menzel. Menzel has helped students develop skills and gain confidence
not only needed to succeed academically, but in life beyond the
classroom. He has impacted their futures in profound ways, and we are
all grateful for his commitment to his students, his district, and his
community. We thank him for his service to students in Michigan and
wish him the best of luck in Arizona.
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