In my Kindergarten classroom, a table/group leader is much more than someone who helps hand out materials. The leader is Proactive. He/she Puts First Things First and Begins With the End in Mind. It is the leader’s responsibility to gather and distribute all materials needed to complete the assigned task. The leader encourages the group to Synergize. The leader encourages the group to Seek Firs...

On May 8, Harnett Primary School in North Carolina received a Proclamation from the Dunn City Council for the great work they are doing with leadership at their school. To view the Proclamation, click on the attachment.

What an amazing week for our Seahawks. We have a group of students in our school who call themselves the "Healthy Challenge Team.” This team of students has spent the last 6 months researching, motivating, and creating avenues and ideas of ways for our student body to become a healthier group of citizens. They have written letters, conducted surveys, made videos, created exercise homework menus...

At Belmont Elementary, a typical morning finds the entire student body and staff gathered in the gym for our Morning Meeting. During Morning Meeting, we have two students present the morning announcements, a group shares an academic project, and either teachers or students lead a mini-7Habits lesson. But the best part of our Morning Meeting is the beginning. Each meeting starts with all of the ...

Students at Central Elementary School were able to show their Leadership skills to visitors from around the area during Leadership Day on April 20th, 2012.  Guests included local educators, out of state educators, local business leaders, school board members, R.O.E. Superintendent Debbie Niederhauser, R.O.E. Assistant Superintendent Jill Reis, and Senator John Sullivan.  Students greeted the vi...

When DeFranco Elementary began The Leader in Me process in August, 2011, I was looking for ways to integrate Leadership and Positive Behavior into the Art curriculum. I decided to use my wildlife artist background of 20 years to inspire students to “Make the Right Choices.” I hope you enjoy the attached illustrations that I created and use with my students.

Illustrations

Ericka DeLong, Art Instru...