CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Congressional School’s remarkable faculty demonstrate Characteristics of Professional Excellence that reflect our mission, uphold our core values, guide our work, and ensure that we hold ourselves to the highest of standards in service of our students.
OUR TEACHERS...
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- maintain high expectations and challenge students
- exhibit knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for the concepts they are teaching
- clearly establish and communicate expectations for student academic performance
- create flexible and versatile learning environments that meet students’ needs
- foster a learning environment in which students feel safe, happy, and supported
- employ dynamic and engaging teaching techniques
- are knowledgeable and up-to-date on new teaching methodologies and best practices
- are dedicated to each student’s intellectual and personal growth
- encourage and inspire students to be confident risk takers
- employ student-centered, child-empowering methodology
- make teaching relevant by seeking connections to student experiences
- respect and value the open exchange of ideas
- are creative problem solvers who demonstrate resilience in the face of challenge
- are open and effective communicators
- pursue professional growth and a passion for lifelong learning
- encourage student integrity and self-advocacy
- cultivate community and world-engagement in a way that inspires students to make a difference
- are positive role models who lead by example
- foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration
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Advanced Degrees Among Our Preschool - Grade 8 Faculty
49%
Preschool - Grade 8 Teachers with Tenure of 5 or More Years
22%
Preschool - Grade 8 Teachers with Tenure of 10 or More Years
11%
Preschool - Grade 8 Teachers with Tenure of 15 or More Years
100%
of preschool - 8th grade faculty participate in professional development and engage with higher learning institutions including:
Harvard University
Stanford
MIT
Columbia University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
University of Virginia
