On February 2nd, Berlin Elementary School celebrated a Leadership Evening. This Leadership Event was part of the Leader In Me program and was an evening for the school to open its doors to guests and celebrated the great things that are happening with the Leader in Me. It put the spotlight on students, and offered staff members the opportunity to watch as their students shined.
Leader in Me works toward a new way to define leadership. “Many people equate leadership with a formal position of authority. But we believe anyone can be a leader by intentionally leading one’s own life (leading self) and working well with and encouraging the greatness in others—whether family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues (leading others).”
Berlin Elementary stationed students at the front door of the school. They opened the doors for guests and welcomed them to the school and seated them in the gym. With leadership skills in place, the students led a welcome ceremony, talked about the 7-habits, guided families through the mission statement writing process, and helped to teach parents about the science of reading. Guests were then given a snack and time to talk before returning to the gym for door prizes.
Leader in Me offers students the opportunity to cultivate their personal independence, ambitions, opinions, beliefs, and how they see the world around them. However, some students struggle to feel a sense of belonging, purpose, and direction in their life. Leader in Me creates an inclusive culture created and led by students who are encouraged to find their voice and develop critical skills through a series of leadership activities.