Chrys has been in public education for thirty years.  Went to Central Washington and University of Washington.  Chrys and her husband have been married for 40+ years and have one daughter and five sons.

   

There has been a lot of changes in the top  of the district's administration.  In the cabinet alone there are three new individuals.  What hasn’t changed is the “why” – educating all students, preparing and inspiring them to achieve their full potential.

 

“What” – Staying the course – we aren’t going to change the strategic plan that was adopted in 2010 before Chrys came on board.  In November a community and staff committee will take a look at the strategic plan and make sure it is still relevant.

 

Motto this year is - Shine the light on student learning, what we do, and how we do it.  Every child, every hour, every day.

 

The district has a guaranteed and viable curriculum – an outline of what each student at each grade level should know and how to assess it.

 

High Performing Teams and Professional Learning Communities exist in Arlington public schools.  There are also Professional Learning Targets for staff.

 

“How” – aligning our efforts and maximizing our impact.  School improvement plans, district improvement plans, strategic plans, and individual plans.  Coherence across our system.

 

District Norms – assume positive intent, be kinder than necessary, be prepared, honor time, be professional in all interactions, be fully present and engaged.

 

Chrys’s Entry Plan includes six goals:

1.       Build relationships with board

2.       Nurture vibrant collaborative relationships of high performing teams.

3.       Foster/build relationships with community

4.       Use existing data in decision-making

5.       Ensure financial stability of the district