Well, I went back to the gym for another workout - this time I didn't feel quite as brutalized as I did last week - a good thing. I'm actually looking forward to continuing on this path throughout the summer and into the year; my energy level is higher and I am already feeling healthier...
Yesterday we spent the day reflecting and thinking about Casady's identity, our core values, and our plans for the upcoming year. We discussed the role of grades, assessment in general, and the importance of hiring happy teachers who derive joy from their students' success. Central to our work should be the cultivation of strong relationships with our students. Faculty evaluation should be keyed to student performance and their ability to help their students find success.
We also discussed the importance of our "story" in our work to bring the finest educational experience to our community. We need to hear the stories that define us, and we need to tell our story relentlessly and clearly to make certain that we align our words with the things we actually do. Each and every day, our students need to feel like they are part of something great; they need to know that there's something over the horizon to strive to reach, but they also need to feel like they are making progress and achieving success as they move along their journey to adulthood.
I'm energized by reflective thinking, but as I've begun my journey toward a healthier me, I'm reminded that action (and sweat) are essential parts of the journey. Just sitting at my desk, wishing I were thinner won't really work. I'm excited that the Casady team has geared up for the mission we're on and I'm comforted to know that there are so many who care so deeply about our students.
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