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The safety and security felt within the Haven building doesn't come from the walls that surround us -- our culture and success has been built by the individual, talented team members that have contributed to our school’s pioneering design. From the very beginning, Haven Academy recognized that to truly create a trauma-sensitive learning environment we prioritized hiring staff members who had as much social emotional expertise as instructional expertise. We use a strengths-based approach to aligning all of our talented team members to the important work that all of our students and families deserve.
To accomplish this, we’ve built a robust professional development system that is responsive to data, staffing structures that are flexible to meet staff and student needs, and a cultivated environment of communal accountability. All of our staff members - teachers, specialists, administration - are essential parts of implementing and improving the Haven model. We focus on equity and self-care for our team members, as well as a culture of constant learning and continuous improvement.
Everyone in our school community live by the 5 Guiding Principles of Haven Academy:
H - Honesty
Be honest and direct with words and deeds.
Have direct conversations with those involved and maintain privacy for others with your conversations.
Take responsibility for your work, actions and words.
A - Achievement
Hold purposeful meetings that are scheduled formally, begin/end on time and have set agendas and outcomes.
Be on time (and begin and end meetings on time) and value the time of others.
At collaborative meetings, be fully present, participate and stay focused on the set agendas.
Put distractions away.
Be prepared to contribute ideas and/or materials.
Come prepared.
Follow through on tasks or agreed upon next steps on time.
Ask for help or clarification when needed.
V - Value Community
Value thoughts, ideas and opinions of others.
Actively listen for understanding, ask questions and give feedback.
Actions and words should always honor students and families.
Acknowledge everyone’s importance in word and deed.
Hold each other to consistent expectations.
E - Empathy
Actions and words should always honor students and families.
Be self aware:
Be positive; be creative; be curious.
Be willing to respectfully and appropriately approach each other to address issues that regularly violate our norms.
Be sure to let the team know when you have extenuating circumstances.
N - Never give up
Keep an open mind and be willing to be flexible.
Have courage to try new things & give yourself time to learn to do them well.
Persevere through challenges and seek help from teammates when needed.
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure
Haven Academy has a unique staffing structure. Review this org chart to learn more!
Please review the Staff Handbook [2025-2026]. When you have completed your review, please submit the below form:
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