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Superintendent highlights teachers who go ‘above and beyond’ by connecting with students
Summary
Dr. Amy Blake Lewis praised educators who build relationships beyond the classroom, pointing to teachers who attend students’ extracurricular activities as examples of genuine engagement.
Dr. Amy Blake Lewis singled out teacher engagement as a key sign that educators are “going above and beyond,” saying that staff who make time to attend students’ extracurricular activities demonstrate real connection and investment. “When I see teachers that show up at a student's basketball game … that's when you know that our teachers are making real connections with their students,” she said.
Lewis tied teacher engagement to the district’s broader goal of impacting students’ futures. She said her motivation comes from knowing she has “a direct impact in the future of not only individual students, but their families and this community,” framing teacher actions and leadership priorities as aligned around student success.
The comments were delivered as part of the district’s first Walk and Talk session, an outreach effort intended to surface district priorities and encourage community involvement.
