Rollins' motto when it comes to education is ``Teach them all.''
This worthy goal has been especially important in Springdale, where
enrollment has grown from 5,000 students when Dr. Rollins arrived in
1980 to nearly 23,000 students today. Many of these students are part
of immigrant families where English is not their first language. More
than 55 percent of the district's students are not proficient in
English, and around 75 percent qualify for free and reduced lunches. As
you might imagine, this has presented unique challenges to educators in
Springdale. In order to meet these challenges and ensure that the school system
is doing everything it can to provide these students with a great
education, Dr. Rollins has introduced innovative programs that cater to
immigrant families, including the unique Marshallese population in
Springdale. As superintendent, Dr. Rollins has fostered an atmosphere where
families feel welcome and understood so that parents, students,
teachers, and administrators are working together to create a
supportive environment that leads to growth in the classroom.
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