Portrait of a Mayfield Educator
Teaching at Mayfield is defined by joyful, engaged learning and deep mentorship. Our Portrait of a Mayfield Educator describes how we strive to teach, lead, support, and grow as educators. It represents our Holy Child values as Mayfield educators and our expertise and commitment to girls education.
As a Mayfield Educator, I foster meaningful relationships with students and their families.
I strive to...
- Get to know each student and their interests, experiences, gifts, and strengths in and out of the classroom.
- Proactively communicate with students and families with kindness, clarity, and respect.
- Model the Holy Child Goals in daily interactions with students and families.
As a Mayfield Educator, I affirm the uniqueness of each child.
I strive to...
- Design and implement equitable and culturally responsive systems, norms, and policies.
- Ensure all students participate and share their thinking.
- Implement instructional strategies that support and challenge each student.
As a Mayfield Educator, I create joyful, intellectually challenging learning experiences
I strive to...
- Plan with mastery in mind, using measurable objectives, scaffolding, and ongoing feedback and reflection.
- Explicitly teach students life skills like executive functioning, digital citizenship, and social-emotional skills.
- Design inquiry-driven, problem-solving lessons and activities.
- Embed opportunities for students to apply Catholic social teachings to their learning.
- Celebrate the learning process.
As a Mayfield Educator, I work in a community of educators who collectively support our Holy Child identity.
I strive to...
- Take collective responsibility for the growth and well-being of our students.
- Participate in the faith life, culture, events, and traditions of the school.
- Communicate and collaborate collegially with kindness, clarity, and respect.
- Draw upon expertise within the community.
