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2014 – 2015 Leadership Institute

Richmond Public Schools

2014 Leadership Institute

August 4, 2014 – Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

August 5, 2014 – Capital One – West Creek Campus 15075 Capital One Drive, RVA 23238

August 6, 2014 – Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown

August 7, 2014 – Franklin Military Academy

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day


Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Nelson Mandela

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

John Quincy Adams

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.

John F. Kennedy

Let’s embrace change to Build A Better District and change Richmond. Education in our city is the weapon

we can use to break and hopefully end the cycle of poverty.

Dr. Dana T. Bedden


Dr. Darlene L. Currie, Director, Professional Development, Richmond Public Schools – Convener

Registration and Continental Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Foyer of the Leslie Cheek Theatre

Morning: Leslie Cheek Theatre: ALL Participants

Welcome

Alex Nyerges, Director, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Claudia Keenan, Deputy Director of Resources and Visitor Experiences; Executive Director

of the VMFA Foundation, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Greetings

The Honorable Donald Coleman, School Board Chair, 7th District,


Introduction of Superintendent

Dr. Darlene L. Currie, Director, Professional Development, Richmond Public Schools

Superintendent’s Message:

The 20 Non-Negotiable Characteristics of Higher Performing School Systems

Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools

Break – 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Presentation: Celebrating TGIF on Monday (Templates – Getting Linked –

Instruction/Intervention – Frameworks … Here’s what’s new and what’s coming from our

departments!)

Dr. Michelle Boyd, Executive Director, Exceptional Education and Student Services

Terri Perkins, Director, Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Ernestine Scott, Director, Title 1 and K-12 Federal Programs

Lunch – Marble Hall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch Presentation – “VMFA: Everyday A Different Story”

Darrian P. Mack, Director of Audience Development, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Monday, August 4, 2014 Sponsor: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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Afternoon: Leslie Cheek Theatre: ALL Principals, Assistant Principals, and ALL Instructional

Staff Members

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – VMFA: A Destination for Learning

Overview of VMFA Educational Exhibits and Cross-Curricular Support via the VMFA

Resource Website, Sensory Inventory, Gallery Rules

Presenter: Celeste Fetta, Chief Educator

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Break-out Learning Sessions

Each Participant will attend two sessions

Rotation 1: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Rotation 2: 3:25 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Group 1 – Rotation 1: In Search of Dreams (American Galleries)

Description: Discover how art, writing, and literature can be interwoven to investigate the

African American experience

VMFA Staff: Twyla Kitts, Teacher Programs Coordinator and Angie Huckstep, VMFA Intern

Related Subject Areas: Language Arts, Writing, History

Rotation 2: Mash-Up (McGinness Exhibition)

Group 2 – Rotation 1: Mash-Up: The World of Ryan McGinness (McGinness Exhibition)

Explore the work of contemporary artist Ryan McGinness -- in which symbols, design, and

visual culture intersect

VMFA Staff: Celeste Fetta, Chief Educator and Austin Anderson, Education

Administrative Assistant

Related Subject Area: Math, Technology

Rotation 2: VMFA STEAM! (Ancient Galleries)

Group 3 – Rotation 1: VMFA STEAM! (Ancient Galleries)

Visit two Roman Emperors and a mummy to uncover the science behind unwrapping

three art mysteries at VMFA!

VMFA Staff: Courtney Morano, School and Family Programs Manager and Kristin Long,

Tour Services Assistant

Related Subject Area: Science, Technology

Rotation 2: Teacher-Directed Gallery Hunt (African Gallery)

Group 4 – Rotation 1: Teacher-Directed Gallery Hunt: Leadership (African Galleries)

What does leadership look like? Visit VMFA’s African Art Gallery to see how different

cultures define and visualize the qualities of a leader

VMFA Staff: Karen Getty, Docent and Tour Services Program Coordinator

Related Subject Area: World History

Rotation 2: In Search of Dreams (American Galleries)

4:15 p.m. – Leslie Cheek Theatre: Evaluations and Closing Remarks

Celeste Fetta

Dr. Darlene L. Currie

Darrian P. Mack



Registration and Continental Breakfast – 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Gallery: 2nd Floor Foyer of the West Creek Town Center

Morning and Afternoon: ALL Participants: West Creek Town Center Assembly Hall

Welcome and Introduction of Speakers

Amy Chapman, Community Relations Manager for Central Virginia,

Capital One Services, LLC

Presentation: Authentic Leadership

Judy Pahren, Vice President, Executive Coaching and Diversity, Capital One Services, LLC

Presentation: Creating Your Aesthetic Vision

Anne R. Fletcher, Art Administrator, Capital One Services, LLC

Activity: Think, Stroll, Pair, Share


Break – 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Introduction of Speaker


Presentation: Leadership – Leveraging the Power in Difference

William S. Cooper, Jr., Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

Lunch – 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation Update

Adele Johnson, Executive Director, Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation

Presentation (continued): Leadership – Leveraging the Power in Difference

William S. Cooper, Jr., Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

3:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks

Karen Walters, Director, Capital One University


Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Capital One Services, LLC, Sponsor

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Registration and Continental Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Foyer of the Grand Ballroom

Morning and Afternoon: ALL Principals, Assistant Principals, and Priority School

Participants: Grand Ballroom

Overview of VDOE Professional Development

Beverly Rabil, Coordinator of Priority Schools, Office of School Improvement


Presentation: Aligning Academic Review and Performance Evaluation

Janice Case, Virginia Foundation for Educational Leadership (VFEL) Richmond Liaison

Cathy David, Office of School Improvement Contractor

Beverly Rabil, Coordinator of Priority Schools, Office of School Improvement

Vella Wright, Office of School Improvement Contractor

Break – 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Presentation (continued): Aligning Academic Review and Performance Evaluation

Working Lunch – 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Presentation (continued): Aligning Academic Review and Performance Evaluation

4:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks


Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown, Sponsor

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Registration (2nd Floor Foyer) and Continental Breakfast (Cafeteria) 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Morning: ALL Participants: Auditorium

Superintendent’s Message: High Performance Leaders

Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools

Departmental Presentations

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Operations Update

Thomas Kranz, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, Richmond Public Schools

Andrew Davis, Director, Facilities Services, Richmond Public Schools

Susan Roberson, Director, School Nutrition Services, Richmond Public Schools

Floyd Miles, Director, Pupil Transportation, Richmond Public Schools

Timothy Mallory, Chief, Safety and Security, Richmond Public Schools

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Financial Services Update

Ralph Westbay, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services, Richmond Public Schools

Kavansa Gardner, Executive Director, Information Communication & Technology

Services, Richmond Public Schools

Wanda Payne, Director, Department of Finance, Richmond Public Schools

Melinda Williams, Senior Purchasing Officer, Division of Purchasing,


Laudelina Kennedy, Interim Manager, Benefits and Risk Management,


11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Legislative Update

Nicole Thompson-Stock, Esq., School Board Attorney, Richmond Public Schools

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Documenting Employee Performance

Jonnell Lilly, Esq., School Board Attorney, Richmond Public Schools

D. Timothy Billups, Executive Director, Human Resources, Richmond Public Schools

Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cafeteria

Lunch Presentation: Middle School Renaissance

ALL Middle School Principals – Media Center

Jeanine Turner, Middle School Renaissance Coordinator,

Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation

Breakout Sessions – 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 7, 2014 Franklin Military Academy


Break-out Sessions/Rotations

Elementary Administrators

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Math Reading Exceptional Education

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Reading Exceptional Education Student Services

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break Break Break

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exceptional Education Student Services Math

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Student Services Math Reading

Room Numbers

Exceptional Education – Room 204

Student Services – Room 206

Math – Room 207

Reading – Room 209

Elementary Administrator Groups

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Bellevue Blackwell Broad Rock

Carver J. B. Cary Chimborazo

Fairfield Court Fisher Fox

Francis Ginter Park Greene

George Mason Linwood Holton Miles Jones

Mary Munford Oak Grove Overby Sheppard

E. D. Redd G. H. Reid Southampton

Swansboro Westover Hills Amelia Street

Stuart Woodville

Secondary School Administrators

Middle School High School

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Exceptional Education Student Services

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Student Services Exceptional Education

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break Break

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Core Content Career and Technical Education

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Career and Technical Education Core Content

Room Numbers

Exceptional Education – Media Center

Student Services – Art Room 105

Core Content – Art Room 105

Career & Technical Education – Media Center


Leadership Challenge

by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner

Summary: The most trusted resource on becoming a leader is now updated and revised

for a new generation. This leadership classic continues to be a bestseller after three

editions and twenty years in print. It is the gold standard for research-based leadership,

and the premier resource on becoming a leader.

The Energy Bus

by Jon Gordon

Summary: In the mode of other best selling business fables The Energy Bus, by

Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10

secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking

that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home.

The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell

by Oren Harari

Summary: Even before the events of last fall, Powell was well regarded by the military and civilians

around the world. Now, as secretary of state during the war against terrorism, Powell's intelligence

and skills as manager, negotiator and leader are even more visible. Harari, a management

professor and consultant, met Powell several years ago, but wrote this book without his

cooperation. The author has used Powell's own words, from his autobiography and presentations,

to create a primer of Powell's leadership secrets. The book reads much like an introductory

textbook, explaining key phrases, quotes, anecdotes and principles. Powell's style is somewhat

unusual for a military leader.

Breakthrough Leadership in the Digital Age

by Frederick Hess and Bror Saxberg

Reboot student learning the right way! Today’s most successful school leaders are truly

“learning engineers”: creative thinkers who redefine their problems and design new ways to

better serve kids’ success. Technology has a critical role, but it’s the creative reinvention of

schools, systems, and classrooms that has to come first.

In this powerful book, best-selling author and education policy expert Rick Hess and chief

learning officer Bror Saxberg show you how to become your school's learning engineer. Using

cutting-edge research about learning science as a framework, you’ll:

Identify specific learning problems that need solving

Devise smarter ways to address them

Implement technology-enabled, not technology-driven, solutions

Superintendent’s Reading List


Monday Morning Leadership

by David Cottrell

Everyone likes a good story, especially if there are lessons that can be immediately

applied to life. This book is one of those stories - about a manager and his mentor. It offers

unique encouragement and direction that will help you become a better manager,

employee, and person.

Crucial Conversations

by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler

The New York Times business bestseller that’s transformed organizations and changed

the way millions of people communicate. With more than 2 million copies sold, this book—

now in its second edition—gives you the tools to prepare for high-stakes conversations,

transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue, and make it safe to talk about

almost anything.

Schools Cannot Do It Alone

by Jaime Vollmer

Schools Cannot Do It Alone tells of Jamie Vollmer, businessman and attorney, as he

travels through the land of public education. His encounters with blueberries, bell curves,

and smelly eighth graders lead him to two critical discoveries. First, we have a systems

problem, not a people problem. We must change the system to get the graduates we

need. Second, we cannot touch the system without touching the culture of the

surrounding town; everything that goes on inside a school is tied to local attitudes,

values, traditions, and beliefs. Drawing on his work in hundreds of districts, Jamie offers

teachers, administrators, board members, and their allies a practical program to secure

the understanding, trust, permission, and support they need to change the system and

increase student success.

Special Thanks to …. Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation

Office of Federal Programs

Department of Instruction

Office of School-Community Partnerships

Office of Professional Development

Office of Exceptional Education and Student Services

Franklin Military Academy

Public Information Office

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Capital One Services, LLC

2300 Catering


New Teacher Institute August 18, 2014

CTE Teachers report to Crowne Plaza

Human Resources Benefits Session at Richmond Community High School

(For any teachers who have not completed their benefits session)

August 19 – 20, 2014 Richmond Community High School

(CTE Teachers report to Richmond Technical Center Room 201)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

New Teacher Breakfast with the Principal

Thursday, August 21, 2014 Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown

9:00 a.m.

Division-wide Professional Development August 26, 2014 – Secondary Schools August 27, 2014 – Elementary Schools

November 2014 – All Schools

Teacher of the Year Thursday, November 20, 2014

Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown

Dates to Remember …


A Publication of Richmond Public Schools

Richmond, Virginia

In accordance with federal laws, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the policies of the School

Board of the City of Richmond, the Richmond Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex,

race, color, age, religion, disabilities or national origin in the provision of employment and services. The

Richmond Public Schools operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff.

The Richmond Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The School Board also

supports equal opportunities and treatment of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation. The Section

504 Coordinator is Dr. Michelle Boyd, Richmond Public Schools, 301 North Ninth Street, Richmond,

Virginia 23219, (804) 780-7911. The ADA Coordinator is Ms. Valarie Abbott Jones, 2015 Seddon Way, 1st

Floor, Richmond, VA 23230-4117 (804) 780-6211 The Title IX Officer is Mr. Timothy Billups, Richmond

Public Schools, 301 North Ninth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, (804) 780-7325. The United States

Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights may also be contacted at P. O. Box 14620, Washington,

DC 20044-4620, (202) 208-2545.

School Board

Donald L. Coleman, Chair

Kristen N. Larson, Vice Chair

Jeffrey M. Bourne

Kimberly B. Gray

Shonda M. Harris-Muhammed

Dr. Derik E. Jones

Tichi L. Pinkney Eppes

Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. Mamie L. Taylor

Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent

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