How to make a new Curriculum Director feel welcome: beautiful flowers and a nameplate waiting in her office. So grateful for this journey; so ready to contribute! @AviatorLearning #TakeFlightTogether

Sycamore Schools Leadership Retreat, Day 1: Developed cultural norms; discovered Slack as a communication/productivity tool; brought meaning & purpose to the District strategic plan. A home team, working together with a shared vision to empower all learners. #AvesReady4Takeoff

It’s summer, so you know what that means? Sycamore teachers are engaging in professional learning! Thanks Tanny McGregor for facilitating our literacy learning and thank you to our amazing teachers for whom learning and collaborating happens all year round!

What an outstanding group of Aviator educators! Superintendent Lewis welcomes new staff to Sycamore! Chad Lewis #TakeFlightTogether

“I have a spine but no bones.” Some riddles. Some scavenger hunting & selfie-taking. And a whole lot of collaboration, connecting, and community building. A great Opening Day with amazing Sycamore staff. #takeflighttogether

It’s the first day of school; skies are clearing and Sycamore Aviators are ready to take flight! #TakeFlightTogether

Flight Team District Tour, Day 2 begins at the Aves Hanger with Aviator merch! Where to begin? With some back-to-school purchases, of course! @AviatorLearning Chad Lewis #AvesTakeFlight

Loved learning the history of Blue Ash Elementary today! Stacey Spencer and I also had a chance to enjoy the beautiful media center and some really cool chairs! #TakeFlightTogether

Today, reading Chs. 7-9 of Equipped for Reading Success. Tomorrow morning, discussing and learning with Symmes’ teachers. Excited for the rich literacy dialogue!

Today, 40 Sycamore teachers begin LETRS professional learning based on in-depth knowledge of the most current reading research. Special thanks to UC Blue Ash College for providing a meeting space for us! #takeflighttogether

Lift up the actions; tell the stories. This is a story of a team. A team who trusts, connects, and seeks to know the FIRE in each other. So grateful for this time together. #WeAreAviators

New hire orientation; our first of many days together! Asked, “What do new hires need to know about Sycamore?” Building admin replies, “Sycamore is committed to your personal growth.” Learning together is growing together!#WeAreAviators

Professional learning led by two educators who embody “All means ALL.”

The best way to kick-off our ELA course of study is with our friend Tanny McGregor who reminded us that that this work is grounded in &. Phonics & Comprehension. Structure & Creativity. You & me. #WeAreAviators

Many thanks to K-4 teachers and admins who began the day at the Sycamore Literacy Co-op. The focus: building background knowledge and comprehension. Literacy leaders + Collaboration = Great things ahead for students and staff! #WeAreAviators

It’s Professional Learning Day at Sycamore! Outstanding secondary English teachers gather to work with Beth Rimer from Ohio Writing Project to consider teaching and writing in an age of AI. #WeAreAviators

Professional learning days provide time for cross grade-level collaboration! Here, Sycamore social studies teachers discuss and share practices. #WeAreAviators

No time to look out the window on this professional learning day! Sycamore Junior High teachers do math (and share collective knowledge) on vertical surfaces!