Outspoken is a powerful autobiographical work that will speak to its readers on varying levels, depending on where they are in their own lives. It is a testimony of transformation, resilience, and endurance. After reading this, readers will be encouraged to do a plethora of things. For the youth who pick up this book, they will gain proof that where they come from does not determine where they can go. For adults who read this, the author’s transparency about the great impact of mentors and role models in his life will remind them of the value in reaching back into communities and inspiring youth. For school leaders who read this book, it will speak to the importance of building strong student relationships, exposing students to resources in the community and having an unrelenting belief that our scholars can be successful. This book holds a valuable message for those who love literature, spoken word, public speaking, and performing. It is a message of persistence and drive. It will be impossible for anyone, regardless of their background, to read this book and not be inspired.

• Develop deep mastery of the subjects and grades in which the school leader oversees and coaches• Teach teachers on how to asses for students’ mastery and growth• Develop teacher’s knowledge and implementation of BRICK’s best practices and instructional methods• Lead regular data analysis meetings that will help teachers analyze data and create reteach plans• Provide high quality instructional coaching with observations, bite size feedback and accountability• Lead professional development sessions using the highest leverage adult learning practices

• Supporting teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations• Serving as the point person for dealing with behavioral crisis-intervention and acute behavioral issues.• Acting as a resource/coach to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture.• Assisting/Coaching teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans.• Leading staff efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and arrive at school on time, and working aggressively with students and parents to ensure excellent attendance.• Helping to reinforce the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan, including managing the school’s demerit and rubric systems.• Keeping accurate student discipline records, documenting all conferences, suspensions, and phone calls for behavior.• Ensure that behavioral expectations and school culture standards are met outside of the classroom as well as inside, including establishing and monitoring bus behavior/culture as well as cafeteria/meal time behavior and culture

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

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