A student of the independent school model, I began my quest, 20+ years ago, to better understand the fabric of these institutions and the challenges they face. While learning about the culture and structure of independent school education, I have also been developing my own vision of what it takes to be a thriving organization no matter the school or its affiliations. I understand that thriving institutions of learning, to be competitive, must be:
• child-centered places of learning
• hire and retain the best, most diverse, faculty
• be viable places of learning, for students and faculty
• build an organization capable of continuous growth and renewal – making local, regional, and global connections
While exploring Principalaim, I hope you find information and resources that will inspire you to look for ways to create spaces for children to grow as they learn; to seek professionals who bring a diverse perspective to their classroom community; to work to create school communities where explicit child-centered learning takes place; and to work to create connections with schools both near and far. Welcome to Principalaim!
Sincerely,
Tiffany L. Bridgewater, Ed.D.
Hi Tiffany, I am happy I dropped by your blog, keep up the good work!
Hi Bipasha! Thank you for your kind words (I appreciate the support). Keep up the good work on your blog as well.
Sincerely,
Tiffany