new literacies teacher leader institute 2016: creating a shared vision for sna

Creating a Shared VisionHiller A. Spires, Ph.D.

Lisa Wang, Ph.D.August 16, 2016

SNA Motto: Viewing the World as One

SNA Educational Philosophy:

International education is today's most powerful tool that can change the world.

SNA Mission: To provide our students with an environment where they can develop an international perspective:

(a)inside the classroom utilizing our challenging tailor-made American curriculum

(b)outside the classroom with extra-curricular activities and international exchange opportunities.

SNA Vision: Creating leaders with an international mindset.

Connecting to the SNA Mission

1. On an index card write 5 ways you relate to the SNA mission.

2. Sort the groups index cards into similar themes.

3. List your group’s similar themes on chart paper.

4. Post your chart paper on the wall.

5. Have 1 person from each group report out.

Media Headline Creation

1. Each group work together to create 1 media headline of where you would like SNA to be in 5 years.

2. Write the headline on your chart paper.

3. Post your chart paper on the wall.

4. Have 1 person from each group report out.