by Sanjay Sharma | Feb 7, 2025 | GDOE Teachers, Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, School Counseloers
Counselors are essential in schools for building a supportive and caring environment, which is considered the key factor in student success and well-being. On Guam, where suicide is the leading cause of non-natural deaths with rates significantly higher per capita...
by Sanjay Sharma | Nov 22, 2024 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News
I have been deeply engaged in the discussions surrounding the potential decommissioning of our schools. After attending numerous data-gathering meetings over the past year, I am left with more questions than answers. The most pressing concern is the specter of...
by Sanjay Sharma | Nov 18, 2024 | GDOE Teachers
I am thrilled to share some promising news with you. Dr. Erik Swanson, our superintendent, has acknowledged the critical role of a strong music program and has committed to expanding it. It’s no secret that his first year has been filled with challenges, but...
by Sanjay Sharma | Sep 22, 2023 | GDOE Teachers, Local News
We are pleased to inform you that a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been successfully negotiated and signed for GDOE Teachers. Here is a concise summary of some of the key provisions within the agreement: 1. Instructional Time Make-Up Days (2.A.3): The...
by Sanjay Sharma | Jan 31, 2023 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) was recently cited by the federal government for environmental health and safety issues at several Head Start schools in Guam. During a site visit, officials found various operational issues that violated children’s rights,...
by Sanjay Sharma | May 13, 2022 | GDOE Teachers, Pay Comparison
Many teachers and administrators shared their excitement and gratitude for receiving a 20% raise. GFT President Tim Fedenko, GFT Vice-President Sanjay Sharma, administrators in GDOE, GDOE Superintendent Jon Fernandez, the Human Resource division at GDOE, and some GEB...
