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District highlights Cultivated Ed Leadership Academy; participants propose advisory, community‑scholar and driver‑education projects
Summary
District staff presented progress on the Cultivated Education Leadership Academy. Participants described mentorships, a book study and improvement projects that include a vertically aligned advisory curriculum, reviving the Washington County Community Scholars and tailoring driver education for rural contexts.
District administrators and academy participants presented an update on the Cultivated Education Leadership Academy the board created as a board goal. Mr. Lambert introduced three participants: Miss Hensley (dean of students, East Stanley), Miss Manas Baez (assistant principal) and Miss Andrea Garrett (dean of students, Gladespring Middle School and Damascus Middle School).
Participants described mentorship placements across school levels, a summer book study (Leaders Eat Last) and improvement projects chosen through a needs poll. Project work includes:
- Advisories: piloting a vertically aligned advisory curriculum using the CharacterStrong materials (grades 9–12) to support social‑emotional learning, connectedness and career/college planning. - Washington County Community Scholars: a plan to revamp the program beginning at fifth grade and continuing through high school with community service projects; presenters aimed for a 2026–27 launch. - Rural driver’s education: adapting driver education to local road conditions and rural hazards (for example, farm vehicles and animal crossings) rather than emphasizing roundabout practice. - Remote learning day review: assessing pros and cons and options for future remote learning design.
Andrea Garrett and Miss Montsebias (participant) said the mentorship experiences and networking with veteran administrators were valuable for stepping into leadership roles. District leaders told the board that seven participants from the academy have moved into administrative roles this year.
The program grew from a board goal established two years ago; presenters said the academy helps the district develop leaders from within the county and supports several division‑wide initiatives.
