Chapter 2 of Nancy Fitchman Dana's Leading with Passion and Knowledge covers 9 areas of wonder. Although all are linked, they each work independently to problem solve a school concern. These nine passions are as follows: staff development, curriculum development, individual teacher(s), individual student(s), school culture/community, leadership, management, school performance, and social justice. Researching one of these will lead to finding a solution for 2 or 3 more.
On my campus school culture/community is the passion that is in the works. With this, my campus plans to incorporate parent activities that will increase parent collaboration and student performance. As suggested by Dr. Johnny Briseno, Principal of Rancho Isabella Elementary in Angleton, Texas, frequent research will help teachers understand and find a solution to a problem that someone else already dealt with. We can all learn from eachothers mistakes and successes.
We have a lot to assimilate and we will be able to satisfy our wondering. Asking ourselves the correct questions that serve our students, staff, and community will lead us to find the answers that will increase student achievement.
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