I'd put this parent community up against any other. I think there is a broader-based ownership at this school than at others. Again, a vision is something that I think must be collectively arrived at by the staff. My personal vision is for every child to become a life-long learner, and to recognize that success is not just for math and reading. Success can be made in any discipline, including music and art.
Children are unique, and their successes are unique.
So my vision is to continue with the strong traditions at Lexington of being a nurturing environment for children. My goals include familiarizing myself as quickly as possible regarding the needs of the Lexington children and community and working with the staff and parents in order to address these needs, and continuing to build upon the teaching and academic successes of our staff and children, while offering every opportunity for success for our students. Finally, I want to find a way, with the help of the Home and School Club, to start a digital storytelling program and to include the senior citizens of our community as resources to our staff and children. The school is a common meeting ground. I'd like to get some people up here who are experts in education and parenting to provide some assistance to parents who want to be more effective.