Ron Clark visit
I am like a kid in a candy store! I will be traveling to Atlanta this weekend with my team leaders to visit the Ron Clark Academy. We are so excited to participate in this professional development activity! In February, Mr. Clark visited our school district and spoke to us about “getting energized” for the home stretch….His enthusiasm and spirit certainly motivated me! I then discovered that he hosts educators each year in the summer for a summer institute. So, I registered along with my team leaders for next year to attend this weekend leadership retreat. I will keep you posted as to what we learn! I also can’t wait to become “slide certified” as each visitor is required to slide down the two story slide following their visit!
As a sidenote, I distributed copies of The Excellent 11 to my faculty and staff at our end of the year faculty celebration last Saturday. This professional book study will be the impetus for our character education program for next year. If you will, please join us this summer as we read and blog our reflections to this book. As a matter of fact, Chapter 1 (Enthusiasm) is due next week. What gets YOU excited about education? I can’t wait to read your responses!
