Planning for New Teacher Orientation and Ongoing Support

New Teacher Coordinators met June 29 to plan how the district will collaborate to provide support for our newest staff members.  The group will meet to collaborate and share ideas and strategies. Each school has a coordinator who will work with principals to mentor new teachers or to select mentors from the staff.  The mentors and new teachers will meet regularly throughout the year with the goal of supporting teachers and students.

New Teacher Coordinators:
Paine Elementary - Melanie Glover and Kristi Stacks
HTMS - Leigh Stovall
HTHS - Dawn Kilgore

Objectives for New Teacher Orientation and Support

To retain effective teachers, to provide a positive work environment, and to achieve success in teaching
To clarify the district’s beliefs, purpose, vision, and expectations
To provide intensive coaching, feedback, modeling, and supervision
To provide opportunities for networking, sharing experiences, and reflecting
To nurture a learning community that will produce teacher and student learning
To differentiate the type and amount of support to new teachers based on their needs