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I would like to communicate with you on a weekly basis to let you know what is happening in the upcoming week, what is in the future weeks to come, focus on celebrating the effective teaching and celebrating each other. If you have something specific that has been shared in weekly newsletters that have been productive or effective, please let me know and I am happy to add that to the information I share.
This first newsletter is giving you information about me and hoping to gather information from you. Have a winter break!
Thank you
Thank you to everyone for the warm CWES welcome. I have received many, many emails from staff welcoming me. It has been very humbling to know I am part of this caring community of teachers.
I know that I had very limited time with everyone so far but I wanted to take the opportunity to share a little bit about myself, personally and professionally.
Personally
One of the things I value is FAMILY. Family is first!
Our school is made up of wonderful families and you have families also, and I too have had the wonderful opportunity to be a mother for 18 years.
I understand how hard it is to be an educator and a parent. I am sure you will hear me speak about Madison often. She is a senior at Cambridge High School and is about to head to college in the fall. We are not sure where the journey will take her because at this point we are just gathering acceptance letters and will take it from there. I can not believe my baby is a senior! where does the time go?
Professionally
I grew up in Pennsylvania, right outside of Hershey PA. Yes, I worked right next to the chocolate factory at an amusement park called Hershey Park!
MY first teaching jobs were teaching 1 and 3rd grades in my own elementary school where I attended as a student. My 1st grade teacher was still teaching and we taught across the hall form one another.
I moved to Savannah GA as a military wife where I taught in Chatham County- teaching K,1 and then opened a new MS where I taught 6th grade. When I moved from Sav to Alpharetta I taught at Crabapple Middle teaching 8th grade. Then became a Title 1 Instructional Coach, then moving into AP at Roswell North ES, Webb Bridge Middle and then to Milton. My passion is Instruction and my love would have to be teaching K/1...although my MS friends would say I was a pretty good 8th grade teacher too. :)
What do I Value
-Establishing collaboration and team work to build
strong relationships
-Creating high expectations for all (students, staff and community)
-Setting accountability structures for all
-Crafting equal access to a rigorous curriculum for all
-Providing multiple opportunities for success
-Developing transparent communication for all stakeholders
-Empowering others to grow, lead and feel valued
Believing in You… you made all things possible here at CWES... I just want to continue the legacy with you.
Getting your input!
Learning from you is important to me.
You have been a huge part of making CWES a success and your input is valued and wanted. Another one of my goals (other than having to make major decisions) is not to make major changes this year. I really just want to watch, listen and learn first, so if I ask a lot of questions it is because I want to learn from you.....so bear with me.
I am asking that you take a few minutes to answer a some questions for me. The survey can be anonymous if you want it to be or you may add your name.
Below is the goggle form link.
I also would like to offer face to face times to meet with me and sit down and talk and learn about each other. I will be posting times in January.
First Faculty Meeting of the new year
Monday, Jan 4, 2016, 08:00 AM
cafe
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Please have a wonderful winter break and take some time to unplug, take some "you" time, enjoy your family and friends and then spend some time reflecting on the job well done this first semester.
Please know that I am not changing the jeans policy.... please enjoy your jeans any time, just make sure they are paired with being professional. I know Anita has sent out the expectations so please continue to ENJOY!
# I BELIEVE IN YOU!!
Week of Jan 4, 2016
Monday, Jan 4- faculty meeting at 8am- Breakfast and a little Professional Learning from TAG.
Tuesday, Jan 5- Professional Learning for some groups.
Weds., Jan 6- Students return