St. John’s new head is veteran of school
Written by Laura Lawley on August 8, 2010.
McMillon’s vision for the school includes an advanced curriculum for all ages.
Rebecca McMillon, the recently appointed head of school for St. John’s Episcopal School in Abilene, officially began her duties last month, but she has served the school in other capacities for more than a decade.
“I spent 11 years in the preschool department as a classroom teacher,” McMillon said. “For the last couple of years I served as a part-time administrator as well.”
Hard work and dedication to the students and school including expansion to incorporate a program for 2-year-olds — earned McMillon a promotion to director of preschool in 2007. She said she also was able to obtain state licensing and accreditation for the preschool.
St. John’s, located at 1600 Sherman Drive, began as a kindergarten in 1952, with 18 students. The school has since expanded to include classes for students through fifth grade, with a current enrollment of 133. There are 36 em