As instructional leaders, we value the opportunity to see first hand how teaching and learning unfold in all of our classrooms. Throughout our visits, high-quality teachers share characteristics that transcend content and experience. We would like to share some insights we’ve gained as a result of teacher evaluations and classroom walk-throughs.
Foremost is the fact that your teachers have a genuine concern for the well-being of all children, they view each child as an individual and strive to meet their academic and social-emotional needs.
Your teachers see relationships as the bedrock of academic and personal growth, teachers and students are more engaged when in a caring and comfortable environment where reciprocal feedback is encouraged and practiced.
Not only do your teachers have a strong grasp of what they teach, but they are also able to vary their pace and lesson delivery in ways that maximize students' understanding, which increases student participation and enhances the quality of student work.
Collaboration and effective teamwork practices permeate the building. With the goal of increasing student growth and overall achievement, teachers dissect achievement and program data in teacher-based teams, grade-based teams and departments.
Students and teachers spend a great deal of time in each others company, teacher attitude substantially affects the classroom dynamic and ultimately learning. Your teachers strive to maintain a friendly and positive demeanor creating a supportive and non-judgmental learning environment.
These are your teachers and they do an excellent job of meeting students where they are and moving them forward in so many ways. Please get to know them and discuss how together we can provide the best education for your children.
Please feel free to call or visit the building if you have any questions about what we do at Watkins Memorial High School
Michael Tanchevski
Principal
