Leader in Me is our primary tool for SEL instruction at Devinny and is taught daily in every classroom, and is also the foundation for our PBIS system. Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive school-improvement model that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in a global community.
Leader in Me is about empowering your child to reach their full potential while ultimately finding their voice. Schoolwide, staff has made five core commitments to your child. We call these our Core Paradigms. In these paradigms, you will find the belief and way we view all students at Devinny. At this school, we see that:
Everyone is a leader
Everyone has genius
Change starts with me
We empower students to lead their own learning
Educators and families partner to develop the whole person
Be Proactive (I'm in Charge of Me)
Begin with the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
Put First Things First (Work First, then Play)
Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood (Listen Before you Talk)
Synergize (Together is Better)
Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)