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It was
chosen as The Best Community for Music Education in the Nation by the
National Association for Music Education (MENC).
And in 2003, it received the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education
Network and National School Board Association’s Award. The award
recognitions school districts for excellence in arts education.
It is the Farmington Public Schools district, and as it moves
toward meeting its objective of “becoming America’s premier 21st school
district, it has achieved all that it is today under the 10-year
leadership of Superintendent
Dr. C. Robert Maxfield, unwavering
advocate for the arts in education.
Credited with developing a program that not only requires fine arts
credits for graduation but also incorporates them into the core
curriculum, Maxfield has continuously kept the artist’s dream alive. He
succeeded in doing that by defusing budget cutbacks in the arts --
despite an era of financial crisis in Michigan’s public schools. His
crusade for secondary district block scheduling additionally freed
premium hours, resulting in student enrollment increases in fine arts
classes.
“Dr, Maxfield is a visionary leader who recognizes the value of the arts
in the education of each child,” said Priscilla Brouillette, President
of the Farmington Board of Education. “Bob Maxfield is second to none.”
Maxfield’s vision and staunch support also forged a symbiotic
relationship with the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills.
Permanent changes have occurred, enjoining the cultural objectives
between the schools and community while establishing a wide array of
enrichment programs encompassing art, music, dance and drama.
For his ongoing efforts as an arts education advocate, Maxfield is the
focus of yet another honor, the 2004 Arts in Education Award from
ArtServe Michigan Governor’s Awards for Arts & Culture. He receives the
award November 18th at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.
“This award helps deliver the message to all communities that the arts
should be part of the core curriculum in every school,” said Maxfield.
“The award is a tribute to a community that has supported the fine arts
in many ways. The community support is particularly evident in the
school district’s program which provides quality arts experiences for
children in all grades.”
A native Detroiter, Maxfield is affiliated with the Farmington Chamber
of Commerce and numerous educational organizations including the
International Educators to Japan and the Multicultural/Multiracial
Community Council, where he was presented their Leadership Award.
He has garnered numerous additional honors and was named the 2004
Superintendent of the Year, received the National PTSA Lifetime
Membership Award, and a FulBright Scholarship to Germany.
Maxfield and his wife, Sara, have two children.
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