DISC: Why a Cohesive Staff Matters
About This Session
Thursday, November 16
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Room: Prairie A
Description
We know that both children and families feel the climate of a school. How the school makes students and families feel can help build relationships, create positive intentions, and create a safe learning environment for true student success to be achieved. We also know that the foundation to having a positive school environment comes from a supportive and collaborative staff. In this session, participants will learn how to create a collaborative environment with staff, understand the importance of having clear organizational structure of a staff, how to use the "DISC" tool with your staff, and how to build Family Leadership teams to build capacity and engagement through the DISC process.
Session Presenter(s)
Dr. Peg Diekhoff
CFS Family Voice Project Manager
CFS Family Voice Project Manager
Dr. Peg Diekhoff brings a wealth of experience to BHSSC. In addition to working with Family Voice and related professional development, Peg facilitates training on the DISC Personality Assessment, as well as teaches on-line classes. Peg has spent over 35 years in education; the first 29 as teacher, coach, and school administrator followed by four years as the Project Manager for South Dakota GEAR UP at Black Hills State University. Peg has also served as an Adjunct Professor.Peg was the 2014 Secondary State Assistant Principal of the Year. While working on the Rosebud Reservation, she was a member of the Educational Equity Group and also served on the Selective Service Local Board.
Peg has a strong passion for work in the areas of family and student voice, organizational culture, and leadership. She is committed to doing meaningful work for families, communities, and professionals. In her free time, Peg loves spending time with family and friends. She is a sports junkie who loves the NFL and enjoys playing in multiple Fantasy Football Leagues.
Keith Ferguson
CFS Learning Specialist
CFS Learning Specialist
Prior to joining the team at BHSSC Keith’s career was primarily in Education ranging from time spent as anAthletic and Activities Director, Physical Education and Health Teacher in all grades from K-12 along with Coaching numerous High School Sports.
Additional experiences outside of the primary classroom while still working within education include positions with the University of South Dakota as a Talent Search Advisor serving schools on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, as a Regional Coordinator for GEAR UP with Black Hills State University and as a Student Success Coach for Western Dakota Technical College.
Keith has found his passion working within Education and looks forward to the various opportunities with BHSSC.
Beyond his professional career Keith also serves area Boards serving as a Director for the Lakota Nation Invitational along with a local Director for the Rapid City USBC Bowling Board.
In his free time, Keith loves spending time with his family. He resides in Rapid City where his Wife, Jessie, works for State Farm and his daughter Abbie is going to be a Sophomore at Stevens High School. The family are all avid bowlers locally and Keith is a self-proclaimed sports nut who loves playing Fantasy Football.