Horace Mann Vision by Mary Ellen Cobbs https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0 The Horace Mann faculty and staff have been discussing the need to develop a school vision to guide our overall improvement plan. Last week a small sample of parents at our PTO meeting engaged in an activity in which they responded to the following: In your ideal school, what would you see and hear from teachers, students and families/community members. I hope you will take a moment to add your thinking to our Padlet. Information gathered will hope our School Site Council and School Leadership team develop our next two year plan. WE value the voice of our families and encourage you to share your thinking. Thank you! Dr. Cobbs en-us 2016-11-21 13:55:18 UTC 2025-09-29 00:03:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Vision for Horace Mann https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/139366942 - a safe space where children are engaged and challenged while being taught to respect each other and the world around them
- continued involvement of school families and community members
- a place where success is celebrated  
- a place where children are not afraid to tackle new challenges and difficult situations in order to push themselves and their peers to the next level]]> 2016-11-22 14:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/139366942 In my ideal school, I wouldd see and hear... https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/139677006 Children being creative
Children being kind to each other and respectful of all
Teachers being respectful of all children and learners
Teachers being able to do the kind of teaching they are good at
Everyone being less focused on "the test"
Children rising to the occasion, not being coddled
Everyone getting a voice
Children challenging themselves
Children asking questions
Children doing more art
Children doing more science
Children talking to each other]]> 2016-11-24 00:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/139677006 I accept and value everyone https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/140373090 2016-11-29 00:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/140373090 I am open-minded https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/140373160 2016-11-29 00:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/140373160 Maybe "a strong partnership with school families and the community" in place of the wording on the second bullet. https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/140690069 2016-11-29 23:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/140690069 HM Vision Add On https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141283207 - Learning to respect each other and celebrate each others similarities and differences.

]]> 2016-12-02 00:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141283207 A culture of SUPPORT where the community supports our precious school, the school supports its precious teachers, the teachers support our precious kids, and the kids support each other. tomloriconnor https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141471642 2016-12-02 18:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141471642 A place where we see a mistake as an opportunity for growth and learning. tomloriconnor https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141472744 2016-12-02 18:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141472744 I'd love to see our kids learn about the world around them and come out feeling that they can take an active role in creating a better world. tomloriconnor https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141473281 2016-12-02 18:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141473281 I'd love to know my children are taught to develop their own opinion and taught to respect others'. tomloriconnor https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141473903 2016-12-02 18:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141473903 I would see a celebration of all cultures, race, gender, religion and HUMANITY. tomloriconnor https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141474424 2016-12-02 18:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141474424 I'd love to see our school encourage individuality, embrace a culture of acceptance where our kids can be who they are at the core, can safely discover their inner genius and can be loved for who they are, along their journey. [aka stand up to bullying and encourage self discovery] tomloriconnor https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141474743 2016-12-02 18:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141474743 I'd want to hear us coaching our children with positive dialogue with a focus on what can be done, on creative problem solving, on being resourceful and on how to get to a win-win- the whole time letting them come up with the answers. tomloriconnor https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141476798 2016-12-02 18:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/141476798 Hopes for Horace Mann https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/143118804 -an environment where my children continue to feel connected, supported, and nurtured by compassionate teachers and peers . My hope is that HM becomes a foundation for community and neighborhood strength.]]> 2016-12-12 14:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mecobbs/2ojmyumsslf0/wish/143118804