Teachers Matter

We are the lucky ones.
We get to see it every day.
Across the country.
Teachers – making a difference.

A person wearing a baseball t-shirt with the acronym 'ROAR for Comprehension' on the back. Each letter of ROAR stands for a different educational strategy: R - Read, understand, & solve problems, O - Observe tables, charts, graphs, & maps, A - Ask, answer, & justify questions, R - Retell in your own words.

Thank you for focusing on what your students need.

A colorful hand-drawn poster that says 'BRAG' at the top in large letters, with statistics below celebrating academic achievements. It reads '81% of students in ELA nearly met, met or exceeded on the CAASPP' and '75% of students in Math nearly met, met or exceeded on the CAASPP,' with the word 'WOOT' and celebratory stars and arrows around the text.

Thank you for shamelessly celebrating student growth.

A poster with the word 'BOLD' written at the top in large, colorful letters. Below, it lists 'Steps:' and outlines educational strategies: 'Every teacher will meet with their students (one on one) to discuss their progress toward their SMART goal. Assessments used to inform instruction.' The words 'SMART goal' are emphasized, and there are decorative elements like a lightning bolt and a stylized representation of a forked path.

Thank you for shamelessly celebrating student growth.

Two women engaged in reviewing documents at a table in a conference room setting. They appear focused and are pointing at the papers, suggesting a discussion about the content. In the background, other people are conversing and networking, with posters visible on easels.

Thank you for collaborating.

A woman intently examines a set of printed materials, including a calendar and other documents with graphs and text. She appears to be analyzing the information, pointing to a specific date on the calendar. The setting suggests a professional environment, possibly a workshop or seminar. — Thank you for sharing best practices.

Two women engaged in a serious conversation, seated closely together. The woman on the left is listening attentively with her hand on her chin, while the woman on the right speaks and gestures with her hand. They appear to be in a casual meeting or discussion, with beverages on the table, in a relaxed indoor setting. — Thank you for giving and receiving growth-producing feedback.

A handwritten note on a piece of paper with an inspirational message that reads, 'STOP being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right. — Thank you for taking risks.

A handwritten note on a lined sticky note affixed to a wall, with a motivational statement that reads, 'I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say, "Because of you, I didn't give up."' The background includes part of a green decorative element and a red shape, suggesting a bulletin board or a display area for messages and artwork. — Thank you for inspiring others.

A simple hand-drawn illustration on a pink background featuring two stick figures, one larger than the other, with arrows pointing from a cloud labeled 'Relationships' to the figures and the words 'LEAVE A LEGACY OF' above them. The drawing conveys the message of relationships forming a legacy.

Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your heart work. Thank you for building relationships with every student, every day, no exceptions.

We are the lucky ones.
We see it every day.
Across the country.
Teachers – making a difference.

Teachers – YOU MATTER!

Close-up of a colorful model school bus with 'SCHOOL BUS' text and a red apple on the hood, with a creative design and playful elements.

Norfolk Public Schools Summer Institute

October 2, 2017

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School crest with a wolf and mountains, inscribed 'SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW' and initials 'S H'.

Finding our Focus – South Hills High School – Where We Began (Part 1)

November 20, 2017

When I was first hired, the mission was clear: restore the foremost school in the district back to its premiere reputation and status. Simple, right? It

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