Associate Principal at Wayne Thomas Elementary School in District 112. Passionate educator. Focused on making connections.
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ALT "Being a positive leader doesn’t mean being overly optimistic. Instead, positive leadership is about maintaining hope and determination in the face of adversity. It’s about seeing problems as opportunities, setbacks as temporary and believing in the collective strength of your team. A positive leader embraces the hard moments with a calm assurance that no matter what comes our way, together we will find a way forward." —Principal Mark Gonyea
ALT “Hard conversations don’t have to be mean conversations. They don’t have to take on a detached or authoritarian tone. Holding people to their greatness is perhaps one of the most loving actions we can take. Real accountability isn’t a ‘gotcha.’ It’s an ‘I see you.’” —Amy Fast, Principal
ALT "School culture never arrives. It is ongoing. 1. Culture is what you allow. 2. Culture is what you emphasize. 3. Culture is every day!" ––Principal Greg Berge
ALT "Connections and relationships are what build a strong culture. Those two things are developed through intentional, authentic interactions. Invest in your Interactions with students, staff and families. Then, witness the positive changes that occur. It starts with one conversation!" ––Principal Michael Glynn
ALT "If fostering more student talk increases engagement and deepens learning, then modeling this in professional development sessions for adult learners and staff is essential. Being learner-centered means prioritizing the needs of all learners, including adults during PD." ––Leader Roxi Thompson
