Encinal Junior and Senior High School (2019-20)

Teacher Scholars

Mark Dieter, Tony Gennaro, Shelley Grant, Ben Lundholm, Lydia Martinez, Melisha Matlock, Kevin McNulty, Sheila Sathe Warner, Pauline Stahl, Sean Ward

Principal

Daniel Hurst

Teacher Leaders

Mark Dieter, Shelly Grant, Kevin McNulty

School Focus

Transitioning — In its second year, this group of teacher leaders and department heads is engaging in their own inquiries in order to improve student learning through academic discourse. They are also building their capacity to support other colleagues to engage in effective adult learning relationships and make student thinking visible.

Report Highlight

The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

“Through the collaborative inquiry there’s a real aha moment,” said Carrie Wilson, executive director of Mills Teacher Scholars. “It gives teachers a chance to see how the competencies intersect with their instructional practices.”

-- A Policy Agenda in Support of How Learning Happens