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