Artifacts+related+to+Administrative+Standards

The following documentation will serve as evidence of my knowledge and skills related to the Wisconsin Administrative Standards:


 * Standard 1: The Administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teaching standards.**

Throughout the internship I have been strategically involved with developing curriculum decisions, presenting professional development and supervising various segments of our school community. I have spent a lot of time working with the appropriate leveled CCSS, assessment of those standards and worked through the process of reporting out those standards to teachers/parents. Specifically, I have spent time weekly collaborating with our Professional Learning Communities on specific ELA standards.


 * Standard 2: The Administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.**

One of our assets of a school is a strong school culture focused on student achievement. It has been one of my role since August to clearly communicate and share the vision of the Howard-Suamico School District with the teachers, students, and support staff of my school. I have been engaged in presentations for parents at parent meetings, staff meetings ad in meeting with all the students in both large group and house settings. Our school mission is to "Work together with families and community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world." My principal and I have patterned our School Improvement Plan and our Educator Effectiveness goals around the goal of "closing the gap" in student learning. As a school, we are leading the charge to help improve learning and educational opportunities for all students. This has been a focus in our bi-weekly communications, staff meetings, and professional development.


 * Standard 3: The Administrator manages by advocating, nurturing a school culture and instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.**

One of my roles I take very seriously is that of instructional leader. For this reason, I have become involved with understanding the foundation of Educational Effectiveness, presenting information for my staff on Educational Effectiveness and in working one-on-one to support teacher learning in the process. In this aspect, I have conducted workshops on writing Student Learning Objectives, and have supported my teachers in developing their professional goals.

Especially this year I have been involved with Teacher Evaluation as my district has been working through the pilot year of the Educator Effectiveness Model. I have a group of teachers in various years of experience that I have been responsible for me to supervise and evaluate. I have also tried to mentor our two new fifth grade teachers. I have been involved with developing our agenda for our Professional Learning Communities. Another role that I have is with our lunch hours/recess and buss transportation. I have been involved with the general operation of our school structure and the supervision and engagement of student learning.
 * Standard 4: The administrator ensures management of the organization, operations, finances, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.**


 * Standard 5: The administrator models collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.**

As an associate principal I am part of our SRT, School Resource Team. Each week we meet to discuss students and their families who may need some extra support from the school and/or community resources. As a team we focus on the individual needs and try to brainstorm ways to most efficiently help the students.

My personal integrity and respect for others are key facets of my personality that I hold tight. I have tried to face each student with care and compassion balanced with accountability and fairness. I have worked on developing support networks with the staff, students, and families that I serve.
 * Standard 6: The administrator acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.**

This year I have learned to develop the lens of looking at the students and staff around me in a broader context. This involves making sure that I am honoring the district mission and values that I have been hired to uphold. I keep in mind the priorities that the School Board and the Community have placed in front of us as a district. I always always keep in mind the appropriate legal procedures that are part of my position. This school is part of a very special community and I will continue to work hard to maintain and exceed the high expectations for my staff, students, and myself.
 * Standard 7: The administrator understands, responds to and interacts with the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context that affects school.**