The evening of May 20th was a landmark event in our school district. Over 250 district stakeholders came together to hear
Dr. Phillip Schlechty share his views about public education, the need for change, and his thoughts and observations about the
transformation of our district over the last eight years. In attendance were city officials, service club members, parents, educational
leaders and school district staff who all came together to hear how we can continue to improve the work we give to our students.
Below you will find pictures and just a sampling of the comments overheard throughout the evening. Be sure to visit the
Working on the Work Website to read more about our work with the Schlechty Center and our WOW Refrigerator to
view just some of the engaging work we are providing our students.
We'd love to hear your thoughts if you attended! Click here to email them to: Elaine Smith, WOW Coordinator
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"I don't know if our
community knows
how great the work is
that is happening
in our district!"
Community Member |
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"I believe that in Fife School District we have the finest collection of educators in the state and that the administration & support staff around them are
second to none."
Dr. Steve McCammon - Superintendent |
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"I feel we are currently doing well. After listening to Phil, I'm excited for what's next."
Ron Larson, School Board Member |
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"This evening was simply overwhelming! To see all of our stakeholders - community members, parents, and staff - coming together to talk about how to best educate our kids...doesn't get any better."
Elaine Smith - WOW Coordinator |
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"I can't tell you how positive the drivers are about this whole concept."
Damian Jenkins - Director of Transportation |
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"We are making progress in collaboration. We are not working in isolation."
Kent Ross - SLMS Science Teacher |
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"I was so inspired by a community member at my table who commented that she desires be 'one' of a student's 'ten'."
(In reference to Phil's comments about the need
for caring adults to be involved in a child's life.)
Nicole Bayliss - Endeavour 5th Grade Teacher |
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"The jazz band performing further demonstrated the excellence of student work and accomplishment in action."
Lynnette Crout - Educational Assistant |
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"It is exciting to know that WOW allows the students to take ownership in their own learning...when I was young it seemed as though the plans of teachers always happened behind what seemed to be a magic curtain."
Kendra Danielson - Elementary Art Teacher |
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"I wish we were doing something similiar. I like the process & direction
in your district."
Parent from Neighboring District |
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"I am so proud of our district."
Shelley Werner - Parent |
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"Student work was at the forefront from the time guests walked into the CJH Cafeteria."
Lynnette Crout - Educational Assistant |
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"We've got to do this again!"
Kiwanis Member |
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"I now view my kids differently. It's not a matter of the kids being obedient and quiet but active and engaged in the learning."
Kathy Heiberg - Hedden Teacher |
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"I am proud of this district.
I am proud of this community."
Dr. Phillip C. Schlechty |
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Special thanks to the following groups for their sponsorship of this evening:
Fife Education Association, Fife Regional Chamber of Commerce, Fife Kiwanis, Fife Rotary, Fife Lions,
Discovery/Endeavour PTA, Hedden PTA, SLMS PIE, CJH Boosters, and FHS Boosters |
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