BASECAMP
The average cost to replace an exiting teacher is roughly $11,000 - $25,000.
In Texas, for example, earlier research estimated “between $329 million and $2.1 billion each year” in costs statewide, dependent on how costs are calculated.
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In larger, high-poverty, or urban districts, turnover rates can be significantly higher — studies show up to 23% or more.
Approximately 50% of new teachers leave the profession within five years.
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Educators that are appreciated and encouraged have a tendency to remain at their current campuses.
Understanding SEL strategies well enough to adapt them to adult interactions helps with the overall mental well-being.
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The vision for this program is to help schools that struggle with managing behaviors and academic culture climb out of their current state of affairs and scale their mountain until they reach their peak.
Core Values
The core values of the Basecamp Blueprint are teamwork, accountability, and communication. Teamwork involves the whole body of your school. From the administration, teachers, and even the cafeteria workers. Everyone must be made to feel like they are a part of a team! Everyone desires to feel some type of belonging and acceptance.
The Vision
The vision for this program is to help schools that struggle with managing behaviors and academic culture climb out of their current state of affairs and scale their mountain until they reach their peak.
Documented Supporting Research
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The Relationship Between Student Voice and Student Engagement in Urban High Schools https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9219399
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Student Voice & Engagement
Found that when students perceive their concerns and ideas are heard by teachers/admin, grades and attendance improve.
https://www.cps.edu/press-releases/new-study-shows-academic-impact-of-elevating-student-voice-in-cps-schools - Behavior Systems
The Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B) training + technical assistance led to improvements in school climate, classroom management, and student behavior
https://www.mdrc.org/work/publications/improving-student-behavior-classroom-lessons-national-study-training-and-support?utm - School Climate & Social-Emotional / Character Programs
School-wide SEL & character education showed improvements in school climate, family/community involvement, and overall school quality.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3278793 - Teacher Retention & Conditions
Finds that school working conditions, leadership quality, teacher support and voice are strongly related to whether teachers stay. While evidence is still growing, relational climate and shared leadership are promising levers.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/reviewing-the-evidence-on-teacher-attrition-and-retention
My Qualifications
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BA - Alabama State University
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MFA - Full Sail University
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12 years of Classroom Experience
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2024 Teacher of the Year
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Certifications - Business Education & Finance, Core Subjects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cybersecurity, Multimedia, Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership