Crafting a Community of Learners with Olean City Schools' teacher Sarah Morris

The Husky Huddle

Embark on an educational odyssey with Sarah Morris, whose life story twists like a riveting novel, from PR to pedagogy, across oceans to the heart of Europe, and finally back to American soil here in the Olean City Schools. In this episode, Sarah discussed the soul of education through her eyes, recounting a 17-year career highlighted by a transformative Czech sojourn. Her narrative isn't just about teaching and working on climate and culture for our staff- it's a heartwarming tale of finding love and nurturing a vision of educational leadership. Sarah's experiences exemplify the profound ways our professional journeys can deeply affect our personal lives and vice versa.
We also unravel the tapestry of mentorship and its vital stitches in the educational fabric in the Olean City Schools. Discover how a promising mentorship program is coming to life in our district, complete with a handbook crafted to elevate teaching assistants' expertise. Our 'power hour' event, a recent phenomenon, is an illuminating chapter on how we're guiding new hires into the fold, encouraging valuable connections and community within our district. The episode envisions a mural of signatures, each a pledge from our staff to belong and unite in a school that's more than buildings and books—it would be a living, breathing community where every individual's story is the cornerstone of a collective narrative. Join us for this inspiring dialogue that paints a clearer picture of Sarah's impactful work here in Olean!

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1. Educator's Journey (00:00:04)

2. Teacher Mentorship Program Development (00:07:36)

3. Building Community Through Mentorship and Unity (00:18:45)