01 Educational Leadership Philosophy

I believe that all students deserve world-class, high-quality instruction in an environment that affirms them- just as they are. I believe that instruction should be responsive, and evolving finding the best pedagogical strategies that align with the learners we have the honor to teach. I believe that every student can learn and that their growth can be evidenced in both qualitative and quantitative ways. I believe we must push fastidiously toward the goal of educational equity.

I realize as a leader, it is my goal, and privilege to create an environment in which teachers can thrive in creating the aforementioned circumstances. I must attend to the high-level view, and the details with great precision in a way that allows me to remove any barriers to teachers' success. It is my responsibility to create a culture in which all staff- regardless of role- feel seen and valued as humans first and employees second. It is my work to create pathways for growth and build the capacity of my staff, harnessing and unleashing talent. I believe that culturally responsive leadership is critical to aligning our beliefs to our actions to ensure that students and staff experience belonging in our school. Finally, I believe that collective efficacy is pivotal toward actualizing our goals as a school.

The past two years have unveiled inequities with great magnification. In addition, innovation has found its place in the technological spotlight in a way that I imagine we will continue to see. Some trends to keep an eye on:

• blended classrooms

• Social Emotional Learning instruction as part of core teaching

• emphasis on critical thinking, and teaching learners adept at entering a workforce we have yet to see

• shifts in reading instruction

• focus on pandemic-related 'learning loss'

• pursuit of educational equity and closing opportunity gaps

• equitable grading practices