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Episode 12 - How intentional practices help build a culture of character

This episode features insights from veteran administrator, Kim Hauser, the principal at Vestavia Hills Elementary West (VHEW), in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. This episode is the final one in our series about the 11 Principles Framework from Character.org. The focus of this episode is the 11th principle, which states, "The school assesses its implementation of character education, its culture and climate, and the character growth of students on a regular basis." Learn many valuable lessons Kim learned and implemented in her school's journey to being named a 2021 National School of Character.  In this episode, you'll learn: -What it meant for VHEW to be named a National School of Character -How a partnership helped VHEW to "fine tune" the good things that they were already doing in their school -Hurdles that were faced and how they were overcome in their character education journey -How the 11 Principles Framework has served them in their work around character education -The benefits of the 11 Principles Framework rubric for doing a deep dive into school practices -Why Kim says it's not "teaching character education; it's honoring character and modeling character." -How VHEW uses the Framework as a reflection tool -The process VHEW used to reevaluate and revamp their core values -The data VHEW uses to assess the culture of their school -What "Lightbulb Lunches" are and how they are used to amplify student voice -The importance of relationships and how teacher input is the lifeblood of VHEW's culture -What Kim would tell her younger self about character development -How VHEW makes their new teachers feel welcome before their first day of work Resources from the episode: Vestavia Hills Elementary West - https://www.vhcs.us/west The Hope Institute - https://www.hopeinstitute.org/ Character.org - https://character.org/ 11 Principles Framework - https://character.org/11-principles-i... Eight Habits of the Heart, by Clifton Taulbert How to Raise Kind Kids, by Dr. Tom Lickona Thrivers, by Dr. Michele Borba Connect with us! On Twitter: Communities of Character: @Samford_CCC Jennifer Hogan: @Jennifer_Hogan Kim Hauser: @vhewHauser On Instagram: Communities of Character: @Samford_CCC On Facebook:  Vestavia Hills Elementary West:   / vhelementarywest