Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities.
Rationale:
Artifact 1 is a weebly site I created as part of strategic planning committee to convince the need for a new gym on campus. It was an honor being asked to be a member of the strategic planning committee here on campus and I took on the role of assistant athletic director when lobbying for the need of athletic facilities in our plan. Our school needs many facilities such as theater space, lunch room space, child care space as well as athletic space. The indicators in Proposition 5 aligned with this artifact include:
1. They are leaders and actively know how to seek and build relationships with community groups and businesses.
2. They can evaluate school progress.
3. They know how to work collaboratively with parents to engage them productively in the work of the school.
Artifact 1 is a weebly site I created as part of strategic planning committee to convince the need for a new gym on campus. It was an honor being asked to be a member of the strategic planning committee here on campus and I took on the role of assistant athletic director when lobbying for the need of athletic facilities in our plan. Our school needs many facilities such as theater space, lunch room space, child care space as well as athletic space. The indicators in Proposition 5 aligned with this artifact include:
1. They are leaders and actively know how to seek and build relationships with community groups and businesses.
2. They can evaluate school progress.
3. They know how to work collaboratively with parents to engage them productively in the work of the school.
Reflection:
In the spring of 2014 I was asked to be a member of the GSES strategic planning committee. This committee was made up of administration, faculty, parishioners, and parents. Reflecting back on this experience, it was amazing watching all the different items of concern unfold into the five year strategic plan. While some were concerned with eating quarters others were concerned with theater space. You had a group concerned with the space for day care for faculty and staff and of course a group like myself wanting to voice their opinion on athletic facilities. We had multiple meetings which laid the foundation for the strategic plan for 2020. Including faculty and parent surveys and other functions to receive the input from the entire community a plan was created, proposed and approved. I am excited to state that the strategic plan does involve the building of a new gymnasium for our campus!
In the spring of 2014 I was asked to be a member of the GSES strategic planning committee. This committee was made up of administration, faculty, parishioners, and parents. Reflecting back on this experience, it was amazing watching all the different items of concern unfold into the five year strategic plan. While some were concerned with eating quarters others were concerned with theater space. You had a group concerned with the space for day care for faculty and staff and of course a group like myself wanting to voice their opinion on athletic facilities. We had multiple meetings which laid the foundation for the strategic plan for 2020. Including faculty and parent surveys and other functions to receive the input from the entire community a plan was created, proposed and approved. I am excited to state that the strategic plan does involve the building of a new gymnasium for our campus!
Reflection:
As I reflect on this opportunity and accomplishment I cannot help but visualize the players who have worn the GSES uniform over the past nine years. I can still picture fourteen year old Ben who was catching touchdowns for GSES in 2008 and is now hitting homeruns for Cal State Fullerton. Thirteen year old David who made many interceptions for GSES and later played basketball for Trinity University. These players among many others faced adversity on the field as young men and responded to be successful in all aspects of their life. I believe the roots were established in middle school athletics and enabled the improvement of student learning.
This football program means a great deal to the GSES community as well. In 2009 Good Shepherd celebrated its 50th anniversary. Involved with the anniversary festivities GSES held its first homecoming game. As a middle school program you usually have thirty to fifty fans in the stands. This first homecoming game witnessed 150+ fans in the crowd. We have held a homecoming game ever since and witnessed our largest crowd of 300+ fans in the crowd during the 2014 homecoming game. All the lower school students come out to support the cougars and the parents have made it an annual event. This community event has brought in funds for our school and athletic program. It is a great pleasure coaching these young men.
As I reflect on this opportunity and accomplishment I cannot help but visualize the players who have worn the GSES uniform over the past nine years. I can still picture fourteen year old Ben who was catching touchdowns for GSES in 2008 and is now hitting homeruns for Cal State Fullerton. Thirteen year old David who made many interceptions for GSES and later played basketball for Trinity University. These players among many others faced adversity on the field as young men and responded to be successful in all aspects of their life. I believe the roots were established in middle school athletics and enabled the improvement of student learning.
This football program means a great deal to the GSES community as well. In 2009 Good Shepherd celebrated its 50th anniversary. Involved with the anniversary festivities GSES held its first homecoming game. As a middle school program you usually have thirty to fifty fans in the stands. This first homecoming game witnessed 150+ fans in the crowd. We have held a homecoming game ever since and witnessed our largest crowd of 300+ fans in the crowd during the 2014 homecoming game. All the lower school students come out to support the cougars and the parents have made it an annual event. This community event has brought in funds for our school and athletic program. It is a great pleasure coaching these young men.
Rationale:
Artifact 3 is a picture of students participating in Coach Blount's Football camp. In 2009 I was approached with the idea of starting summer camps here at Good Shepherd Episcopal School. Our summer camp numbers were low and administration was interested in giving me an opportunity to bring sports camps to the summer list of activities. After trial and error and dedication to the influence in which summer programs can have on student learning and achievement I am proud to say that I host nine different camps on campus throughout the school year and summer months. Having the opportunity to send kids to camp during the summer months as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break has been a valuable resource for the parent community at Good Shepherd Episcopal School. |
Reflection:
What do sports camps mean to me at GSES? As I reflect on the beginning of camps to today’s repertoire of options I cannot imagine why I was anxious to begin this journey. I feared failure but with the encouragement of parents and administration I attempted my first football camp. One hundred and three campers later I knew camps were going to become an important aspect of my professional career. Camps have been a valuable resource for the parents, school, and my family. First of all, parents need a safe environment for their children to excel as athletes and young adults. Working parents have exclaimed their appreciation for the opportunity to send their kids to camp rather than find a babysitter when school is not in session. Their kids are active, engaged and given the opportunity to grow socially and physically. Secondly, the school has benefited from Coach Blount’s sports camps. As a private school summer programs as well as enrichment programs are imperative in raising funds. With an agreement with the school Coach Blount’s nine yearly camps are beneficial in meeting resource objectives. Sports camps are a fun and productive partnership I have developed with Good Shepherd Episcopal School.
What do sports camps mean to me at GSES? As I reflect on the beginning of camps to today’s repertoire of options I cannot imagine why I was anxious to begin this journey. I feared failure but with the encouragement of parents and administration I attempted my first football camp. One hundred and three campers later I knew camps were going to become an important aspect of my professional career. Camps have been a valuable resource for the parents, school, and my family. First of all, parents need a safe environment for their children to excel as athletes and young adults. Working parents have exclaimed their appreciation for the opportunity to send their kids to camp rather than find a babysitter when school is not in session. Their kids are active, engaged and given the opportunity to grow socially and physically. Secondly, the school has benefited from Coach Blount’s sports camps. As a private school summer programs as well as enrichment programs are imperative in raising funds. With an agreement with the school Coach Blount’s nine yearly camps are beneficial in meeting resource objectives. Sports camps are a fun and productive partnership I have developed with Good Shepherd Episcopal School.