Most Spirited

At the 2012 Gaston County Schools Convocation, the Ashbrook High School Staff was awarded the high school "Most Spirited" Award.  This picture was snapped at the announcement:

picture c/o Sean Corcoran, Web Coordinator for @GastonSchools

We rode to Hunter Huss together on two Activity Buses and listened to our Superintendent, Mr. Reeves McGlohon, teachers, administrators, and students discuss why "We are...Gaston County Schools."

NCEES Orientation: Standard VI

Simply sharing the Prezi from my NCEES Orientation for teachers:

http://prezi.com/cpmtgmqleeyu/teacher-evaluation-orientation-2012-2013/

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The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith     and do not represent the school or district in which he works.

What A Difference One Year Makes

As we are about to welcome back our teachers/staff officially on Monday and welcome back students one week later, I can't help but reflect on how different of a feeling I currently have.  Mid-August of last year, I was about to embark on my first year at the school, as well as my first year in the district.  Clearly, I was excited, but also nervous and anxious about starting with a new staff, determined and focused to provide the leadership for which I was hired.

"Never Lose Your Enthusiasm"

During a student interview this past spring, I was asked, "What do you think is your strongest leadership trait?"; without hesitation, I responded, "Enthusiasm."