Core Values

We believe that every student has the ability to thrive and that success requires that we attend to the needs of the whole child. We believe that incorporating student voice and building student agency, so that students can intentionally influence their own circumstances, are essential to our success in understanding and meeting each student’s needs. 

We believe that by working together we can address challenges and take actions needed to have a positive impact on student outcomes. We value the diverse perspectives, culture and languages of our collective community and acknowledge the importance of partnership and transparent communication to achieve our vision. 

We believe that effective problem solving and staying relevant for the future require a culture of creativity and innovation. We cultivate new ideas and divergent thinking to develop effective strategies that catalyze change. 

We believe in honoring and celebrating differences, recognizing the intersectionality of identities related to culture, race, language, gender, sexuality, ability and age, and affirming them in the classroom and workplace.

We believe in creating safe and respectful environments–both physical and virtual–that build caring and compassionate relationships to foster human connection, help us reach our shared aspirations and drive student success.