The mcdonald experience
Mrs. McDonald's Educational Philosophy:
I believe that every student is fearfully and wonderfully made, deserving nothing less than the very best from every adult that crosses their path.
Educational Core Values:
Servant Leadership
Excellence, Education
Empowerment
Equity
Execution
Awareness
Action
Accountability
Educational Goal:
To empower students to be the best versions of themselves
To equip students with the tools needed to be life-long learners
To prepare students to be real-world, career, & college-ready
Mrs. McDonald is a champion for youth!
She believes, as Dr. Rita Pierson says, “Every child deserves a champion; an adult who won’t give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.”
Mrs. McDonald an advocate!
She values the whole child - their cognitive, physical, behavioral, social, & emotional being.
She understands the Trinity of a Child - Home, School, & Community. These are interconnected environments that directly influence the trajectory of each child.
Mrs. McDonald is a relationship builder!
She believes, as Theodore Roosevelt says, “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.”