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Infusing CharacterStrong Into Your School District - Liz Ritz
Infusing CharacterStrong Into Your School District - Liz Ritz
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today our guest is Liz Ritz the Director of Teaching and Learning, at Oak Harbor Public Schools. We talk to Liz about her experience infusing CharacterStrong throughout the Oak Harbor district, and she shares difference between implementing with fidelity and integrity. Liz highlights the importance of building relationships in meetings, professional development, and one-on-one sessions with staff.. She also explains how having a Tier 1 program has laid a strong foundation as they proactively support students and how this foundation has helped as they begin to roll out Tier 2 supports. Learn More About CharacterStrong: Visit the CharacterStrong Website Access Curriculum Samples Attend a live product preview Liz Ritz is the Director of Teaching & Learning in Oak Harbor Public Schools located on beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington State. This is Liz's fifth year in this role and her twenty-fourth year in education. Prior to working in Oak Harbor, Liz served in the Bellevue School District as a paraeducator, teacher, instructional coach, principal, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Liz recently earned her Superintendent credential and is actively working on completing the last two chapters of her Doctoral Dissertation. Outside of her educational role, Liz is actively involved in the rugby community and enjoys spending time with her family, specifically watching both daughters, ages 17 and 12, compete on the rugby pitch.
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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