Our "Why"

The Portrait of an Educator model serves as the foundation for Kearsarge Regional School District’s renewed approach to professional growth, supervision, and evaluation. 

Developed through extensive collaboration between educators and administrators, the model is designed to foster trust, elevate educator voice, and support differentiated, competency-based professional learning experiences. It reflects our shared commitment to cultivating high-quality teaching through clear standards, authentic performance assessments, and meaningful, reflective feedback.

Grounded in both research and local context, this model aligns with the District’s Competency-Based Education philosophy. It promotes a shared language of effective teaching, encourages professional autonomy and responsibility, and supports each educator in their journey of continuous improvement.