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Spotlight Story: Monthly Character Breakfast

High Point Schools Partnership is highlighting Montlieu Academy of Technology. Keep reading to learn more about their Monthly Character Breakfast.

Q: Who/what group started this program? How did it come to your school?

A: Jennifer Cooper, former assistant principal and now current principal at Millis Road Elementary School. Cooper had implemented and facilitated this at Johnson Street Global where she served as a curriculum facilitator at the time of its inception

Q: Please explain, in detail, what this program is?

A: The monthly character breakfast is designed to allow each classroom teacher to nominate a student from their respective classroom (Pre-K- 5) who exemplifies the character trait of the month put forth by Guilford County Schools. For example, this September teachers nominated students who showed responsibility. The teacher writes a short narrative of why the selected student received nomination and our principal, Kimberly Scott, reads each award aloud at a podium. Additionally, Montlieu Academy Communities in Schools Coordinator finds a guest speaker to speak about the topic from within the community.

For example, in December, Pastor Parker, the spiritual life director from Wesleyan Christian Academy spoke via live stream in our school’s cafeteria about kindness. Furthermore, because of the pandemic our Magnet coordinator/facilitator, Brent Miller live streams the event so that parents can see their children recognized as parents are still not allowed in the building due to the coronavirus pandemic. And it wouldn’t be a character breakfast without food! Biscuitville English Road has been our faithful food sponsor since January 2020, generously donating 75 biscuits along with condiments for each event.

Q: Where does this program take place?

A: The cafeteria at Montlieu Academy of Technology. We are able to socially distance and all speakers and guests report to the virtual building to celebrate our student recipients.

Q: When does this program occur? Is it a one-time thing or does it occur regularly?

A: Once a month from September through April.

Q: Why does your school support this program? How does it benefit your school/community?

A: Our school celebrates monthly character breakfasts simply because character counts! We admonish our scholars daily to show our three school-wide standards of respect, self-discipline, and integrity. While most of us can recall students at awards ceremonies celebrated for good grades and attendance, very rarely do we get to publicly recognize students who are good young people.

The Guilford County Schools counselors are tasked with teaching monthly character traits so the program fits in with the North Carolina guidance curriculum. Students who are often overlooked because their behavior is compliant are celebrated and recognized in this monthly event. Early in my career, I heard, “what you focus on, you get more of.” I believe this is true with the character breakfast. Students want to be seen as demonstrators of strong character and we are fortunate to have this event at our school and supported by our High Point community to reinforce this desire in tomorrow’s leaders.

Thank you so much to Elizabeth Strable, School Counselor at Montlieu Academy, for sharing this story. We look forward to hearing about more great things from Montlieu Academy of Technology!

To find out more about High Point Schools Partnership and our work, please visit our Facebook page and check out our page on Guilford Education Alliance’s website.

December 15, 2021 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Leaders Extraordinary Leader GCS, Guilford County Schools ..., High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Montlieu Academy of Technology,

Extraordinary Leader: Kimberly Scott

The High Point Schools Partnership had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Kimberly Scott, principal of Montlieu Academy of Technology. Scott is originally from D.C but moved to the triad for school. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro before continuing on to Greensboro College to receive a Masters in Elementary Education and then High Point University to receive a Masters in Educational Leadership. From here she went on to become a High School biology teacher before following her assistant principal to Montlieu where she has been for the past 15 years. While at Montlieu, Scott has served as a science coach, magnet coordinator, Assistant Principal, and now principal where she is entering her 7th year.

When asked about the great programs going on at Montlieu, Scott told us about their STEM (Science.Technology.Engineering.Math) Lab. This lab is mainly run by their magnet coordinator. Students can enjoy such activities as engineering, robotics, and coding class while engaged in this space.

Another area that Scott wanted to share with the community was their Monthly Character Breakfasts. This event is designed to celebrate students who go above and beyond in their daily expectations. A great celebration that has been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott still wanted her students’ to be properly celebrated so she informed us that these events will begin to be streamed to family members. Scott also wanted to highlight the many community partners that make this event possible. This great celebration comes at no cost to the school as community partners donate all that the students need.

Thank you Kimberly for sitting down and talking with us. We look forward to continuing to talk with and highlight different High Point principals and all the good going on at their school.

November 8, 2021 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Extraordinary Educators GCS, Guilford County Schools ..., High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Montlieu Academy of Technology,

Extraordinary Educator: Carley Hand

Carley Hand, Montlieu Academy of Technology, awarded High Point Extraordinary Educator by the High Point School Schools Partnership at High Point Country Club, High Point, N.C., Friday, August 20, 2021. (Lynn Hey photo)

2021 Extraordinary Educators: Carley Hand

Great communities have great schools. High Point Schools Partnership creates impactful connections between our schools and the wider community to ensure students and their families are supported and can reach their full potential in High Point schools.

Part of High Point Schools Partnerships’ mission is to improve the image of our schools through storytelling. Who better to tell the stories of High Point’s schools than the people experiencing it first-hand? In this series of eight articles, we will highlight our 2021 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.

Carley Hand

Carley Hand has been an educator at Montlieu Academy of Technology for 6 years. “The strong relationships I have built with students, parents, co-workers, and administration” is the reason she has stayed at Montlieu. Montlieu has an “excellent team truly dedicated to the well-being of all students” and Hand is “honored to work with such passionate and knowledgeable educators and staff.”

Kimberly Scott, Montlieu Academy of Technology’s principal, says Ms. Hand “radiates positivity and consistently goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her scholars. Carley can frequently be found dressing up as a character in a story or even as a mad scientist to engage her scholars. She consistently motivates them to do their personal best no matter how challenging a task may be.”

Outside of the classroom, Carley is also a leader on the school’s “Sunshine Team,” which works “to bring joy to our staff on special days or during challenging times.”

Q: What inspired you to become an educator?

A: My fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. McKee, inspired me to become an educator by allowing me to help teach other students in my class. I realized during that time that I was not only good at teaching others, but really enjoying and found purpose in helping others learn and be successful.

Q: What’s your teaching/leadership style?

A: My teaching style is a little theatrical. I love to dress in silly costumes, speak in a variety of voices, play games, and transform what would normally be a mundane task into something kids enjoy and look forward to. It is a wonderful feeling with kids who are excited about their work and learning because you have made it fun.

Q: Do you have a classroom motto or philosophy you abide by? Why?

A: My classroom motto is “everyone is good at something, and no one is good at everything. Even if you may not understand something yet, or even if you have to work a little harder at something than someone else, you will get it.” I love this motto because it not only inspires students to try their best and not become frustrated when a task is difficult, it also creates empathy for those students who might have more trouble with a task or learning concept.

Q: What’s your favorite part about every day?

A: The best part about every day is pulling students in small groups. This allows me to spend more quality time with the kids, get to know their personalities, and see them make the most growth.

Q: What’s your most memorable moment as an educator?

A: My most memorable moments as an educator are the times when previous students come back to visit me. When students care about you enough to stop by your room in the morning, on their way to the buses, etc., it means that you not only taught them what they needed to know, but they felt loved and cared for.

If Ms. Hand could tell her students anything, she “would like to tell them they can achieve anything they put their minds to. They are smart, valuable, kind, and important. I believe in them and know they are going to do great things.”

If she could tell students’ parents anything, she would say they are “doing a great job. They have wonderful children and I appreciate all of the effort they put into raising great kids even when life is hard.”

Thank you so much to Carley Hand for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2021 Extraordinary Educator!

To find out more about High Point Schools Partnership and our work, please visit our Facebook page and check out our page on Guilford Education Alliance’s website.

Article written by High Point Schools Partnership Staff

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