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Middle School Community of Practice: Sharing Wisdom, Strengthening Schools | Wednesday, 9am
October 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
This professional learning community is designed to empower middle school leaders through community and collaboration.
This group is a supportive network where you can:
- Share the joys and challenges of leading a middle school.
- Learn from the expertise of experienced colleagues.
- Discover innovative solutions to everyday dilemmas.
Explore topics like:
- Building a positive school climate
- Fostering student engagement
- Navigating parent communication
- Supporting early learners
- Effective use of data
- Peer-to-peer learning opportunities through facilitated discussions and breakout sessions.
- Actionable strategies to implement in your own school community.
Develop your leadership skills in a collaborative environment. Leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped to tackle any challenge with confidence!
Portico Coaches
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Kyle Laier
With over 22 years of experience in education, Kyle Laier’s career stems from early experiences coaching youth, fostering a passion for supporting others in achieving their aspirations. As a former school and district leader in Oregon and California, he is drawn to mentoring colleagues and aspiring leaders. His coaching philosophy, rooted in curiosity and community-building, seeks to cultivate supportive relationships among leaders, driving transformative outcomes for students across diverse educational landscapes.
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Joann Hulquist
As a recently retired elementary and middle school administrator from the Beaverton School District in Oregon, Joann Hulquist has a wealth of experience in education. Prior to her administrative roles, she served as a classroom teacher for grades two through six and as an ESL Teacher, demonstrating her commitment to diverse student populations. Joann Hulquist also serves as an Adjunct Professor for George Fox University’s Administrative Licensure Program, imparting her knowledge and expertise to future educational leaders.
Meeting Dates:
This group will meet monthly on approximately the third Wednesday of the month at 10am Pacific.
- September 25th, 2024
- October 23rd, 2024
- November 20th, 2024
- December 18th, 2024
- January 29th, 2025
- February 26th, 2025
- March 19th, 2025
- April 23rd, 2025
- May 21st, 2025
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Portico Facilitator
Ling Deng
Educator with years of experience ranging from preschool to adult learning in a variety of settings. Passionate about empowering youth and building strong communities. Here to help leaders make a difference!
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