Always learning, growing and improving, principals and other administrators in Walton County School District had the opportunity to participate in a specialized leadership training workshop on Monday, June 25, 2018, led by Dr. Rosemarye Taylor from University of South Florida.  Her specialty is systematic leadership to improve student achievement prekindergarten through university doctoral programs.  As part of the workshop, Dr. Taylor emphasized coaching and feedback techniques and strategies.  

Dr. Taylor has published seven books and numerous articles in respected journals such as Kappan, Educational Leadership, Middle School Journal, The National Staff Development Journal, Educational Research Service Spectrum, International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, and International Journal of Education Management. Also, she is editor of the International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation and co-editor for Higher Education Skills and Workplace Learning Special Issue on Professional Doctorates (April 2014).

Pictured L to R:

Michael Stombelline, Lindsey Lawrence, Leslie Hulion, Kaitlyn Brodie, Kelcie Lawrence, Alicia Cook, Meredith Ness and Amie Kelly

Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither

Congratulations to the ECMS Advertising Design Team for placing 3^rd at the Jr. Beta Club National Convention held in Savannah, Georgia! We are so proud of you! Go Stingrays!!!

Team members (from L to R):  Lauren Broussard, Ava Razavi, Sydney Rushing and Dylan Speicher.

Submitted by Candy Bodie

WCSD Secondary math teachers attended Math Boot Camp on June 13^th and 14^th at the Carlene H Anderson Training Center. Teachers worked collaboratively with their peers from across the district to strengthen math instruction and curriculum utilization. On the second day, Christine Petersen shared digital resources for teachers to use for data driven instruction. On June 14^th, special guest Darnell from Math Nation shared best practices and new tools for our teachers and students. We would like to thank our Teachers and Katie Moore for this EPIC Math experience for all.

Submitted by Lauren Moore