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Broadcasting Leadership
Broadcasting Leadership
Henrico Learner Profile (HLP) 6C Focus
7th & 8th Grade
SOL/Standards -
CE.3, which focuses on the foundations of American constitutional government, emphasizing principles like democracy and representative government.
CE.4, which covers citizenship, rights, duties, and responsibilities, highlighting the importance of participating in political campaigns and respecting differing opinions.
CE.5, which emphasizes personal character traits such as trustworthiness, responsibility, and service to the community, essential for effective participation in civic life.
CE.6, which discusses the political process and the role of media in elections, relevant to understanding leadership in a political context.
CE.7 to CE.9, which deal with the structure and
Learning Experience
Learning Experience
Students in the SPMS Leadership Program will utilize podcasting and broadcasting technologies to engage participants in lessons learned in the leadership course and how they have been successfully implemented at SPMS. Students will showcase completed news shows, podcasts, vodcasts, and more.
About the SPMS Leadership Program
The newly-revamped SPMS Leadership Program is a multipurpose experience for students invested in building positive and engaging school culture. Students design and implement various school culture initiatives such as student-friendly communications platforms, “Battle of the Grade Levels,” student-led fundraisers, school economy, and more. Students gain experience communicating with key school stakeholders. The instructor facilitates regular reflection activities and discussions.
What did the student(s) learn about this experience:
"Our class is like a big family. We've learned how to express our opinions and emotions." -Amanda
What did the teacher enjoy about this experience:
"Watching students become more confident in who they are as leaders and as people has been the most rewarding part about the class." - Michael Shrum
Additional Pictures, Media & Artifacts
Additional Pictures, Media & Artifacts
Thank you to the innovators who helped make this experience possible:
Michael Shrum
Leadership Program Director
Social Studies Department Chair
Erin Stewart
8th Grade Lead Teacher, English
Carolyn Hennessy
Coordinator of Assessment and Remediation
Lismey Mitat
Social Studies Teacher, Administrative Aide
Daniel Rettig
7th Grade Lead Teacher, Math
Malcolm Stewart
Public Speaking Expert, MBA Candidate, UVA
Megan Parsley
Administrative Aide, Math Teacher
Dr. Jessica Seal
Principal
Mahdi Dublin
Associate Principal, 8th Grade
Jill Blom
Assistant Principal, 6th Grade
Corey Calder
Assistant Principal, 7th Grade
John Mills
Innovative Learning Coach
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