In the Principals' Words
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"He's so much more confident. Doing a remarkable job in his instruction—really giving kids opportunities to apply what they are learning"
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"He came back invigorated, inspired, motivated, re-energized—all of this gave him the ability to do better work."
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"There was amazing growth throughout the year. The level of conversation of these [middle schoolers], I wouldn't have expected that level until college. What I observed, it wouldn't have happened in his classroom last year. No way."
"The year before NAATE, she struggled with working with other adults. It was about control. Then she had the [NAATE] summer experience. Her perspective changed. Now she takes the time to reflect on how what she says comes across"
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"They came back as leaders. Especially after the winter session—they were on fire."
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"Even in the way he runs meetings: the minutes are more rigorous, structured, organized. There's continuity. Before they were just discussions, now the meetings are agenda led."
