An Archbishop Spalding Educator passionately champions the Work by supporting students in their desire to have and nurture a relationship with God, maintaining high standards for students, colleagues, and self, fostering a community of respect, trust, connection, and belonging, and encouraging collaborative practices among colleagues and students. They actively participate in lifelong learning and meaningful reflection, leveraging knowledge of adolescent development and pedagogy while exemplifying flexibility, enthusiasm, and resilience.
This dedication is demonstrated through various actions, such as starting class with prayer or intentions, being knowledgeable of and respecting Catholic values, showing reverence in Mass, and encouraging students in their faith formation. They nourish their own spiritual growth, moderate retreats, service, and mission trips, and meet students and colleagues where they are spiritual, modeling respect for all faith journeys. Their commitment to academic rigor is evident in policy enforcement, maintaining a professional tone, dress, and courtesy, and continuously striving to improve instruction. They ensure the completion of assigned tasks and duties, maintain email responsiveness, and uphold the dignity of the individual while promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
Further, they support the development of student ethics and character, mentor colleagues, offer grace to themselves and others, and collaborate with colleagues through professional development (PD) presentations. They foster collaboration skills in students and integrate purposeful technology into their teaching. Their engagement in PD, certification, readiness to grow, student survey reflections, goal-setting, and innovative practices all contribute to their effectiveness. Additionally, they employ instructional strategies such as using visual guides, chunking information, modeling, various assessment practices, differentiation, formative assessments, and offering student choice.
An Archbishop Spalding Educator is also willing to accommodate others, serve as a supportive presence for colleagues, remain open to advice and correction, and strive to improve frustrations within their control while releasing those beyond their control. They adapt to technological changes, ensuring they remain effective and responsive educators dedicated to their mission.
