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WorkingTogether CROSS COLLABORATION AT CHANDLER Our community has always supported the idea that test scores and grades are not the only measures of achievement. Deeper understanding and learning come from constant curiosity and active pursuit of building upon lessons, and we learned many years ago that together we could be more effective. This cross-collaboration among teachers is emblematic of our teachers’ dedication and commitment to best serve our students.
“Last October, our Kindergarten class studied the bones of the skull,” says Lower School Science Teacher Stephanie Ho. She continues, “During lunch, I will sit with teachers and ask what they are studying to reinforce lessons in the classroom. The same week that we were attaching maxillas to mandibles, they were also learning about the significance of calaveras for Dia de los Muertos in Mrs. Villanueva’s class and drawing sugar skulls in art class.”
While Lower School Director Emily Brown encourages teachers to work as teams, the collaborative spirit is really innate with the synergistic Chandler faculty. She says, “Our teacher teams are highly collaborative and students learn from their example of what it means to be innovative, caring and resilient team members. The students look forward to learning alongside each other, tackling challenges to obtain a deeper understanding of academic concepts and strengthening their social-emotional skills.”
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