skeptics at first… believers at last! culture, communication, and capacity

Skeptics at first… Believers at LAST!

Culture, Communication, and Capacity

Kimberly C. OdomCheryl Moran

Julie McKinneyNichole Bryant

Introductions

• Roles

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History, background, our journey

• SAM Process

Video

• From the Movie “Up”• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWrM

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Building Positive Relationships

• Handouts• Gator Cup Activity

Building CultureBuilding School Culture

for staff, students, and parentseach one an important piece

Starts at the front door

Carries throughout the building making everyone feel welcomed and included

Making teachers feel valued from day one

And keep that feeling going all year in the physical environment………

And the things you do for them; big

Or small

Celebrating students

Cultivating the whole child

Celebrating our differences

Strong P in PTA

Making parents partners

Creating a sense of community between staff, parents and students

Bringing in the community

Giving back to the community

Setting the tone for academic excellence

And expectations for the future

Kindergarten to College

Wild about teaching, doing whatever it takes.

Every child, every day for a better tomorrow!

Turn and Talk

• Other ideas for creating culture within the school.

Building Leadership Capacity

Building Capacity- Teacher Leadership• A-Team: Book study and Ron Clark

Experience• Teaching Assistant Principal• Committees• Promoting from Within• Professional Development Opportunities• Instructional Leadership Team• UNCC video http://vimeo.com/72431595

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Turn and Talk• Your turn to share your ideas for building

capacity.

Building Communication

Building Communication• Website• Calendar• RGH• A-Team Meetings• Connect Ed Messages• TGIF• Geese Video

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Turn and Talk

• Your turn to share great ideas for communication.

Helpful Hints and Strategies for first year

• Meet Daily• Commit to SAMs Meeting Norms• Be the ‘pea’ in the mattress

Questions