When effective, qualified teachers vanish from the workforce.

When effective, qualified teachers vanish from the workforce.

One year my granddaughter had an unusually special teacher. Mr. M was kind, structured, positive, and a knew how to ignite a child’s imagination in the classroom. Every day he would write a thought-provoking question or a quote on the board for students to explore throughout the day. As challenges arose, he would help students brainstorm and persevere until they found solutions. In his classroom, every voice mattered; he recognized every child’s unique contribution, talked about their strengths, and challenged them to not to settle. The last day of school he even met with students one by one to encourage their career aspirations and tell them what special genius they brought to the classroom.

A Vision of Hope & Change

A Vision of Hope & Change

There are moments in life when we are privileged to meet someone whose leadership is culture shaping and whose vision is bringing hope and change – rippling out to increasing levels of impact for us today, and for generations to come. For me, Quincy Natay is one of those rare leaders who makes me feel like I am watching the future find wings and take flight.