We believe that in order to map out our greatest destinies at Gudy Gaskill Elementary we will:

• Explore relationships through purpose and compassion.
• Navigate life long learning through collaborative Professional Learning Communities.
• Shepherd our students into a united culture of acceptance, inclusion and celebration.
• Discover high levels of learning with confidence and growth.
• Foster social-emotional and academic improvement through reflection on our practice.
• Ensure a collective effort to connect with other’s names, strengths and needs.

• Believe in our students, each other, and ourselves. 
• Nurture communities where students feel they belong, find joy and build a growth mindset. 
• Ensure every student will have multiple adult connections.
• Collaborate in our PLC groups around the four guiding questions in order to:
  • Align instruction using standards based learning targets while monitoring students’ evolving needs
  • Develop opportunities for students to demonstrate understanding and monitor growth
  • Adjust instruction and provide flexible groupings to differentiate for student needs 
• Create learning environments which are student centered, allow for various learning styles and showcase student achievement. 
• Include families in conversations about student growth and provide resources to help support learning. 
• Listen with compassion and embrace and model vulnerability, to engage in meaningful conversations that enhance our professional skills.