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LIFELONG LEARNERS: FACULTY AND STAFF ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING YEAR-ROUND DR. TREVON R. JONES, DIRECTOR OF EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND COMMUNITY In the fall semester, we were proud to share Trinity Valley’s Equity, Inclusion, and Community statement with all members of the TVS family. This statement, authored by our Leadership Team with significant input from community constituents, has been a guide as we have carried out our EIC work this academic year. Our thoughtful commitment to EIC work was reiterated by David Dini, chair of our ISAS Re-accreditation Committee, in his recent wrap-up remarks to our faculty and staff. On February 17, TVS faculty and staff had the opportunity to “live out” our EIC statement with the Spring Learning Event, a conference-style professional learning opportunity. The theme for the day, “Master Classes in Developing Upstanding Leaders,'' provided multiple entry points into conversations about classroom practices, identity, leadership, and belonging. In the morning, faculty and staff were able to choose among 16 concurrent sessions that were designed based on survey data and led by TVS faculty, students, and guest facilitators. In the afternoon, divisions gathered to engage in learning that was tailored to the needs of their particular area of the School. The day was an incredible opportunity to learn and a meaningful opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus.
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As TVS educators, we approach professional learning with great intentionality. Faculty and staff are constantly looking for opportunities that help them develop as teachers, coaches, leaders, thinkers, and doers. We continue to have the best people because they continue to learn and grow. The Spring Learning Event was just one of the many ways that our faculty and staff invest in professional growth. While we learn a great deal during the school year to sharpen our skills, the summer presents an important opportunity for all of us to be future-focused and attuned to the developments in our areas of expertise through deep explorations into professional learning. Here are some of the ways we are growing professionally this summer: