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Shaker Schools 20 SHAKERONLINE.COM | SPRING 2016 Langford served as the Educational Support Specialist at Lomond Elementary School for more than three years, where he provided student support through small group and one-on-one instruction, managed classroom behaviors, and collaborated with teachers to develop effective interventions. Langford was instrumental in implementing the Lomond Minority Achievement Committee (L-MAC) for third- and fourth-grade students at Lomond. He also started the Lomond Fathers Committee, which sponsors the Fathers Walk & Father-Daughter Dance. All of the District’s K-4 buildings now also have a Fathers Committee. Before entering education, Langford spent more than eight years in the business world managing customer service and sales support for Mercedes Benz, Wells Fargo, and Citizens Bank. He has also contributed his time and energies to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Boy Scouts of America. “Mr. Langford is a compassionate and innovative educator as well as a seasoned business professional with a proven track record of working with people,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. “Our district and the entire Shaker community are very fortunate to have an individual with such a diverse set of skills and experiences lead this important new initiative.” Nothing Less Than Perfection Popular pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman, SHHS ’79, and vocalist Anne Cochran, SHHS ’77, shared the spotlight with members of the Shaker High Mixed A Capella Ensemble at Brickman’s Comfort & Joy holiday show at Playhouse Square last December. The students, led by choir director Mario Clopton, accompanied the illustrious Shaker alums on two songs they had workshopped together when Brickman and Cochran visited the High School last fall. Brickman told the students, “Thank you for teaching me my own song; we’ve never heard it brought to life before.” He then joked, “I have no expectation other than perfection.” Stay Informed For the latest news and info about the Shaker schools, visit shaker.org. Follow us on: facebook.com/ForShakerSchools or Tweet us @ShakerSchools The FACE of Community Engagement Keith Langford was named Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) for the Shaker Heights City School District as of January 2016. In this new position, Langford oversees the District’s volunteer program, coordinates outreach activities, and acts as a community liaison with families, businesses, and community stakeholders.


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