Principal, Gardiner Middle School at Oregon City School District - Oregon City, OR, US
Guiding Principles: With high expectations, we engage all students in meaningful learning activities to prepare them for successful lives.We hold high expectations for ourselves and others.We all learn best when actively and meaningfully engaged.We all learn in different ways.Each student needs to experience success.Positive relationships yield positive results.Schools, families, and the community are interdependent.We can influence the availability of resources for schools.We create positive work and learning environments when we act with respect, integrity, honesty, and responsibility.Vision:In our ideal future, Oregon City School District is a truly great community of learners in which students are engaged in genuine, meaningful learning. Every student has an educational plan, and the tools and support to pursue their educational goals. All students are engaged in fulfilling, robust learning activities that are driven by each student's educational plan. Partnerships within the local, national, and global communities provide students enriching educational and life experiences. All students are involved in community partnerships that promote respect, honesty, service, and learning. A wide variety of expanded learning opportunities ensures a comprehensive education that prepares each student for success. The district is characterized as rigorously pursuing and securing additional funding to support student learning.