QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS:: QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS: Why is the word abbreviation so long? Is there another word for thesaurus? Why isn’t phonetic spelled like it sounds? Why are their flotation devices in the seats of planes instead of parachutes? You know that indestructible black box that is used on planes? Why don’t they make the whole plane out of that stuff? If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?


QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS: : QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS: When companies ship Styrofoam, what do they pack it in? When it rains, why don’t sheep shrink? If a cow could laugh, would milk come out of her nose? What do you do when you discover an endangered animal that eats only endangered plants? Where are preparations A through G?


EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE:: EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: A VISON BEYOND TRADITION


SAT INFORMATION: SAT INFORMATION Top 5 states: Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Utah Minnesota (Relatively low spenders on education) New Jersey #39 (Number 1 spender on education)


SAT INFORMATION: SAT INFORMATION Top 5 states: Iowa—5 % North Dakota—6% South Dakota—6% Utah—4% Minnesota—10% New Jersey—76%


MATH SCORES: MATH SCORES 89 percent of the variability in students’ math scores can be accounted for by 4 variables: Number of parents in the home Level of parental education Type of community Poverty rates for ages 5-17 (Robinson and Brandon 1994)


H. L. MENCKEN: H. L. MENCKEN For every complex question, there is a simple answer – AND IT’S WRONG!


PETER DRUCKER: PETER DRUCKER It is always amazing how many things we do that will never be missed. Nothing is less productive than to make efficient what should not be done at all.


HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THIS?: HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THIS? Those who can, do. Those who can’t teach. Those who say this NEVER taught.


EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Self-Concepts


MEDINA CITY SCHOOLS: MEDINA CITY SCHOOLS WE BELIEVE SCHOOLS EXIST FOR CHILDREN We believe in creating a positive learning environment that stimulates and challenges individuals. We believe all members of our educational family must be treated in a trusting and caring manner. We believe high expectations instill a sense of pride, responsibility, creativity, and self-discipline. We believe all individuals must be valued and respected for their uniqueness. Our continuing commitment to these beliefs will ensure that each individual becomes a lifelong learner.


EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE:A VISION BEYOND TRADITION: EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: A VISION BEYOND TRADITION Make students feel important and invited Deal with needed changes in students from a positive point of view Get to know students personally and learn to empathize Establish parameters Use student-centered instruction Learn the power of nonverbal cues and have a sense of humor Be enthusiastic


WILLIAM JAMES: WILLIAM JAMES The greatest discovery of our generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. As you think, so shall you be.


THE STUDENTS ARE. . .: THE STUDENTS ARE. . . The most important persons on campus. Without them there would be no need for the institution. Not cold enrollment statistics but flesh and blood human beings with feelings and emotions like our own. Not those to be tolerated so that we can do our thing. They are our thing. Not dependent on us; rather, we are dependent on them. Not an interruption of our work, but the purpose of it. We are not doing them a favor by serving them. They are doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so. Anonymous


THANKS!: THANKS!