Social Justice and Equity, Spring 2017This two day retreat took place at the Franklinton Center at Bricks. Our time here grounded us in what true equity work should look like in our schools. We discussed the ways white privilege permeates our school systems and how, as school leaders, we create a culture that is equitable and excellent for all students.
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Flipped Classroom, Spring 2017A simple way to use instructional time more effectively is through using technology to "flip your classroom!" Dr. Lodge McCammon modeled for us special techniques used in effective flipped classrooms and we were able to demonstrate what we learned in the video to the left.
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Crucial Conversations, Summer 2017As school leaders, we have important conversations every day with teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders. Crucial Conversations training gave us the skills and techniques to navigate specifically the tough or "crucial" conversations we are certain to have.
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Leadership Gold Training, Summer 2017Maxwell Leadership Gold Training, facilitated by Dr. Ruth Steidinger allowed us to explore leadership through the lens of "Our Why." We crafted personal mission and vision statements as well as reviewed the many "tips" Dr. Maxwell gives for developing great leadership.
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Distinguished Leadership in Practice, Fall 2017In these six development sessions facilitated by various accomplished North Carolina principals, we explored the NC Principal Standards in detail and completed assignments that provided us opportunities to reflect on the type of school leaders we aspire to be.
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NCPAPA Conference, Fall 2017We had the wonderful opportunity of working the NCPAPA conference under the leadership of Dr. Shirley Arrington. Whether it was introducing keynote speakers, escorting attendees to their sessions, or attending sessions ourselves, this conference allowed us to learn from and network with successful leaders across North Carolina.
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Digital Learning at The Friday Institute, Fall 2017Our two day training on Digital Learning showcased the importance of making education individualized for students. We know all children possess natural and unique brilliance and these sessions helped remind us that in order to elicit that brilliance, we must individualize education for our children.
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BB&T Leadership Training, Spring 2018We were asked to fill out a leadership self-assessment before attending this training. During the two day training with our facilitator, we dug deeply into our personal leadership results and how we use those individual inclinations to serve as strengths as we lead schools.
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ASCD Empower18 Conference, Spring 2018The ASCD Empower18 Conference in Boston provided the opportunity to collaborate with and hear from inspiring educators from across the country. It was here we learned specifically about the importance of global education, restorative discipline practices, and methods of effective teacher coaching.
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