Skeptics at first… Believers at
LAST!
Culture, Communication, and
Capacity
Kimberly C. Odom
Cheryl Moran
Julie McKinney
Nichole Bryant
Introductions
• Roles
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History, background, our journey
• SAM Process
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Video
• From the Movie “Up”
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWrM
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Building Positive Relationships
• Handouts
• Gator Cup Activity
Building Culture
Building School Culture
for staff, students, and parents
each 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
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Website
Calendar
RGH
A-Team Meetings
Connect Ed Messages
TGIF
Geese Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo6vW
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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