Administrative Institute gathers county leaders

The summer is a great time to add to your toolkit. The annual administrative institute brought school administrators and county office leaders together at Whitewater High for two days of learning and growth.

Day one featured an in-depth discussion on the importance of a balanced assessment system led by the curriculum and instruction department. Breakout sessions followed with a focus on school-level application. The afternoon brought talks with Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and Michelle Shaw, 2023 Fayette County Teacher of the Year.

Day two saw everyone back together for more breakout learning and inspiration.

Session offerings included the science of reading and language, math standards and textbooks, supporting teacher leadership, and learning to prioritize “You Time.”

Inspirational talks were offered by community advocate Dawn Oparah and Whitewater High student Kellan Frenelle.

One of the highlights of day two was the Kipper Challenge where administrators were pitted against each other in a bit of friendly competition for prizes.

Kipper, Inc. is a non-profit created by retired teacher and school counselor Kelly Green to honor those who educate and those who want to pursue education through fun giveaways and scholarships. To find out how to get involved, go to www.kipperinc.org.

Throughout the conference were performances by students, including the choruses from Whitewater High, Sara Harp Minter Elementary, and Flat Rock Middle.