My job as principal is to do everything I can to enhance the relationship between the teacher and the student. You take that relationship and work it into a strong relationship among the teacher, child and community. Other strengths include small class sizes. For the most part, Lexington has always had small classes. Each class has an academic personality.
Familiarity plays a part, too.
Teachers don't have to start all over each year. I applaud parents for being advocates for their children. I have yet to meet with all of the teachers individually. Whatever we decide, it needs to be decided collectively, with input from the staff and from parents. Parents see the school differently than the staff.