Improvement Begins with "I"

1. Improvement Begins with “I” By Jeff Patton The Measureable Mission of School

2. “I”Would Lead Based On:

3. Developing and Implementing a Vision and Culture that : Promotes High Expectations for All Students Promotes Cultural Diversity Promotes a Diverse Educational Experience Is Data-Based and Research-Driven Involves the Community in School Improvement

4. Providing an Effective Instructional Program Through: Effective Methodology Continuous Improvement Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Diverse Curriculum The Utilization of Current and Emerging Technologies

5. Properly Managing the Organization and Operation of the School Through: Research and Data-Driven Decision Making Effective Management of All Resources Communicating with the Community Creating a Safe Learning Environment Using Long-Term Planning and Problem Solving to Increase Academic Achievement

6. Developing and Implementing a Community Relations Plan that Addresses: Family Involvement Collaboration with Families in Decision Making Outreach and Inclusion of Key Community Organizations Building Positive Relationships with the Media The Diverseness of the Community The Use of Both School and Community Resources to Address Student Problems and Advance Achievement

7. Promoting Student Success Through: Acting with Integrity Acting Fairly Acting Ethically

8. Understanding, Responding to, and Influencing the Larger Cultural, Legal, Social and Political Context Through: Articulating the Larger Context to Stakeholders Maintaining Open Communication with Leaders of Diversity Groups The Advocating and Development of Programs that Promote an Equitable Education for ALL students

9. My Current Roles & Responsibilities Serve as the “Fill-In” Principal in the Absence of the Principal Used as a district-wide “Administrative Substitute” Testing Administrator for State Subject Area Tests Highly Qualified Mentor for Beginning Teachers Social Studies Department Head Safety Coordinator on Fire and Tornado Drills Textbook Selection Chairperson Member of the BHS Leadership Team