Mission Statement: Growing Learners and Leaders
In addition to this new mission statement, our SIAC defined five core attributes of learners and leaders in our system:
Norwalk Learners and Leaders are:
Self-Aware:
- Demonstrates self-efficacy
- Demonstrates a growth mindset
- Recognizes strengths and areas of growth
- Engages in metacognition and reflection
Self-Directed:
- Proactively sets goals and self-monitors progress
- Takes purposeful initiative
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, grit and persistence
- Cultivates leadership opportunities for self and others
Strategic:
- Embraces curiosity and inquiry
- Engages in critical thinking
- Identifies and solves problems
- Uses creative and flexible thinking
Socially-Aware:
- Demonstrates empathy and respect for others
- Appreciates diversity
- Develops equity consciousness
- Listens and communicates effectively
Connected:
- Engages with the community
- Understands civic responsibilities
- Builds healthy relationships
- Participates in teamwork and collaboration
Staff Contacts
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Jen SigristAssociate Superintendent of Teaching and LearningDistrict OfficeTeaching and Learning
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Shelly VroeghElementary Teaching and Learning CoordinatorDistrict OfficeTeaching and Learning
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Lauren PhillipsTeaching & Learning Administrative SpecialistDistrict OfficeTeaching and Learning
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Christie BevingSecondary Teaching and Learning CoordinatorDistrict OfficeTeaching and Learning