 | | Heidi Critchley, principal, Marshall Primary Level |
2010-2011 MESPA
MN School of Excellence,
Marshall Public Schools,
ISD #413
“Marshall Primary Level
receiving recognition as a Minnesota School of Excellence celebrates our
quality staff, dedicated parents, and supportive community. This
validation is a reflection of their efforts in providing our students with the
high quality education they deserve. “
Heidi
Critchley is the principal of Marshall Primary Level which consists of two
schools: Park Side Elementary, with 487 grades K-2 students; and West Side
Elementary Schools with 301 grades 3-4 students.
“Marshall Public Schools develops the potential of each learner for
success in a changing world is the district and school’s mission
statement,” said Critchley. “It is the driving force behind everything we do.
We strive to teach EACH and every student to reach his or her potential to be
successful in today’s world. This is accomplished through data analysis,
programming, instructional practices, professional learning communities, and
shared leadership,” Critchley continued.
Quality
teaching and teachers at Marshall Primary Level are ultimately measured by results.
The school  | | Marshall Primary Level Leadership Team: back (l-r) Sabrina Ulrich, Kathy Nielsen, Bryan Morris, Bob Jacobson, Robert Walker, Jane Weidauer, Julie Kuecker; front (l-r) Dana Gaines, Cheryl Hoff, Julie Allen, Sue Soupir, Heidi Critchley. |
improvement plan goals guide the focus of all teachers’ efforts and
classroom instruction. The individual goals are measured through student data.
The data each spring indicates if the site and individual teachers have
achieved their goals, which ultimately align to and support the overall
district goals.
An
important facet of Marshall Primary Level is that leadership is truly shared
among staff. The primary level has a leadership team comprised of 10 teacher
leaders. Five of the leaders are selected by securing the top number of votes
from their peers. The other five are selected by administration. The
representation of teachers includes grade levels, social worker, and special
education. The teacher leaders are
assigned to represent a group of peers for whom they provide ongoing
communication and support for improved student and adult learning. As
principal, Critchley believes: “Marshall Primary Level
receiving recognition as a Minnesota School of Excellence celebrates our
quality staff, dedicated parents, and supportive community. This
validation is a reflection of their efforts in providing our students with the
high quality education they deserve. “
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