Standard Three: Cultural Leadership
In assessing the culture of FVHS, I quickly learned one of the cultural values held closely by the principal to be growth mindset. In speaking with him, he'd began his tenure as principal by introducing the idea of growth mindset to the teachers of the building which was four years ago. Admittedly, he believed that while everyone was aware of the Growth Mindset concept, this would be the perfect year to have a refresh for the entire staff as they embarked upon a new journey with transitioning to a new facility along with continuing to build upon the instructional focus. I was provided the opportunity to develop and deliver this session to our staff. Knowing that teachers were familiar with growth mindset, we were able to conduct a deep dive into their personal and professional beliefs around growth mindset, with opportunities to reflect and connect these ideas to their instructional practices.
"It was timely for me as I have struggled with uncertainty and my race to "the finish line". I'm reminded that the journey of growing and learning is not fixed and to embrace the process even if it includes uncertainty." - FVHS Teacher Feedback
"[This] served to refocus my thinking and more importantly, allowed a deeper connection with some staff members I know little about. Although the PD seems to have impacted me greatly at this moment, I assure you it will impact my students too. Thanks for helping me relearn, recenter, and renew." - FVHS Teacher Feedback
Growth Mindset PD Sample Activity
"It was timely for me as I have struggled with uncertainty and my race to "the finish line". I'm reminded that the journey of growing and learning is not fixed and to embrace the process even if it includes uncertainty." - FVHS Teacher Feedback
"[This] served to refocus my thinking and more importantly, allowed a deeper connection with some staff members I know little about. Although the PD seems to have impacted me greatly at this moment, I assure you it will impact my students too. Thanks for helping me relearn, recenter, and renew." - FVHS Teacher Feedback
Growth Mindset PD Sample Activity