September was a really good month for the How Many Wins story. It ended on a high too as I got to take a systemic view of middle school in the Corona/Norco School District. I got to spend a half day talking through some beliefs that would enable all of the middle schoolers in the district to experience a winning culture. Our time showed me that even though things like mission/vision sometimes get lost, we can still create synergy through teamwork.
After my talk, the staff spent some time sharing core values in smaller teams. After discussing and presenting findings from some activities, the teachers across different schools clearly shared common values and normative behaviors that can serve as guidelines for middle school staff, parents, and community members. Education is in constant change, so knowing what we hold dearest is critically important to building culture in school. Hopefully, those conversations continue...
