Marie Doyle
Educational Philosophy of Marie Doyle, Superintendent
As “the world becomes flat” (Friedman, 2003), educators are focusing on our academic vision and the evolving needs of this generation in order to prepare them for a global economy and community. While maintaining rigorous programs, it is essential to provide curriculum offerings that educate from a global perspective so that our future leaders develop an appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity. It is also imperative that students are aware of environmental issues, and that we encourage participation in courses that lead to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. As technology moves at lightening speed, it is crucial that our students not only possess strong literacy and math skills, but also develop strong critical thinking skills for research, problem solving and creativity. Our future graduates need to be competent as innovators, problem solvers, and global citizens as well as prepared in language, science, technology, math, engineering, finance, civics and media. Systemic curriculum development is key to reaching these goals.
Twenty-first century skills require us to think deeply and differently about the needs of this current generation; collaboration between administrators, teachers, community leaders and business members is vital for the continued success of American schools. As information doubles at least every five years, educators feel stressed as we can no longer “cover” the curriculum. We need to put our collective minds together to shape the future of education in the United States in order to remain leaders in this global community.
Equally important, we need to provide opportunities for student leadership where our students are able to formulate ideas by participating in real life situations so that they develop as thinkers, team players and leaders. Community service programs serve as educational exemplars of successful practices that foster such student leadership and responsibility.
The twenty-first century is here, and Americans are already part of a fragile global economy that is intertwined. Educators are in the process of re-thinking how we can educate this generation as thinkers as many will work in jobs that have yet to be created, often with people who may live on the other side of the globe. It is an exciting time to work in education and it is an arduous responsibility to prepare this generation for a technological world that is changing so rapidly. It is a paradigm shift that challenges and intrigues many. The links below may indicate what the future holds for the next generation: we need to educate children today to live, work and thrive in the world of tomorrow.
Our Future
Did You Know?
Twenty-first century skills require us to think deeply and differently about the needs of this current generation; collaboration between administrators, teachers, community leaders and business members is vital for the continued success of American schools. As information doubles at least every five years, educators feel stressed as we can no longer “cover” the curriculum. We need to put our collective minds together to shape the future of education in the United States in order to remain leaders in this global community.
Equally important, we need to provide opportunities for student leadership where our students are able to formulate ideas by participating in real life situations so that they develop as thinkers, team players and leaders. Community service programs serve as educational exemplars of successful practices that foster such student leadership and responsibility.
The twenty-first century is here, and Americans are already part of a fragile global economy that is intertwined. Educators are in the process of re-thinking how we can educate this generation as thinkers as many will work in jobs that have yet to be created, often with people who may live on the other side of the globe. It is an exciting time to work in education and it is an arduous responsibility to prepare this generation for a technological world that is changing so rapidly. It is a paradigm shift that challenges and intrigues many. The links below may indicate what the future holds for the next generation: we need to educate children today to live, work and thrive in the world of tomorrow.
Our Future
Did You Know?