Core Values
1. Act with Integrity
In every interaction, our actions align with our beliefs. We mean what we say and work with others in a straightforward and honest way. We treat one another with dignity and respect and take responsibility for our shortcomings and mistakes.
2. Commit to Equity
We believe in the promise of the students, schools, and communities that we serve. We honor the diversity and lived experiences of our students, staff, and partners and commit to deepening our understanding of identity, bias, and privilege. We act with courage to challenge ourselves and the structures, systems, and assumptions that perpetuate educational inequity.
3. Focus on Impact
We believe that all students in St. Louis should have access to effective teachers who are committed to their growth and development. We collect evidence to transparently evaluate our outcomes, and make decisions that allow us to maximize our impact. We know that the day-to-day details matter, but we prioritize work that drives teacher and student success in the long-term.
4. Build Relationships & Community
We recognize that relationships are at the center of our work. Strong relationships require mutual trust and generosity. We assume the best of others and work alongside our partners with service towards our collective impact. We strive to create communities that sustain and challenge us.
5. Cultivate Joy
Hard work is hard. There will always be more to do and ways to do it better. In order to sustain our work, and our mission, we celebrate wins - big and small. We intentionally show gratitude and appreciation for one another (our team, our residents, and our students), and find opportunities to enjoy our work together as a team.
6. Reflect & Adapt
We are learners. We approach problem-solving systematically, insisting on data as the background for our decision-making. We make decisions carefully, asking difficult questions, listening, and learning from our past experiences and from one another. We embrace challenges as opportunities for improvement, adapting and working strategically in service of our students, teachers,and community.