MSAA Professional Development Workshop for School Administrators |
Lights! Camera! Action! Setting the Stage for a Positive Climate and Culture in Our Schools |
The school year can often be like a performance.
Turning on the lights, getting the camera ready, and putting all your plans into action is a carefully thought-out process for building leaders that involves important consideration of the climate and culture of your school community. One way to do that is to set a theme for the year that is directly connected to school goals, staff feedback, and continuous emphasis on belonging, teamwork, and collaboration. This session will include practical examples and activities from themes that supported different schools in strengthening their climate, culture, and values as teams.
Join us as we brighten the lights, focus the camera, and learn action steps of planning meaningful, connected, and engaging thematic school years. |
Participants will: · Distinguish between school culture and climate, and assess their own community's needs · Develop strategies for creating an annual school theme based on values, data, staff input, and school culture · Identify and share methods for fostering belonging and inclusivity amongst school team members · Generate theme ideas that address the current needs of school staff, families, and students |
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am |
Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop |
Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA |
Presenter: Kimberly Taylor, FX O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center |
PD Hours: 3 in Content Area Safe and Supportive Learning Environments |
Fees: Member $150 / Non-Member $205 |
MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@msaa.net |
Kimberly Taylor | FX O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
Kim Taylor is the Principal of the FX O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center in Franklin, Massachusetts. With 33 years of experience in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Kim has also contributed to the development of future educators as an adjunct faculty member in the education department at Mass Bay Community College. A dedicated leader in her field, she has served on various committees with the Massachusetts School Administrators' Association (MSAA), including Chair of the MSAA Teaching and Learning Committee. Currently, she is a fellow for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Center for Early Learning Leadership. Kim resides in Shrewsbury, MA with her husband, Matt, and their daughter, Courtney. |
