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First Graduating Class of Lewisville ISD

Lewisville ISD recently wrapped up its first cohort of the Friends of Texas Public Schools Ambassador Training Academy. More than 75 Lewisville ISD educators representing every campus and department in the district completed the four-session program.

 

LISD Ambassadors

Participant testimonials:
“In taking back the positive messages to our campus, we have become a happier, friendlier staff. Our sunshine committee has taken the message with the permission and support of administration and we have made our campus wake up and enjoy our profession!”

 

“You all were awesome!! I looked forward to coming to each session!!! Thank you!”

 

“Well planned, fun, interesting, and relevant!”

 

“My experiences in Ambassador Training were eye-opening! I learned so much in a short time and now have much to share about our profession.”

 

“After a day full of teaching, no matter how much I would have rather gone home, I left every session feeling optimistic and energized!”

 

“This entire training has inspired me to stand up for myself and all other educators. I have found myself getting so upset about the negative press, but n ever knew how to handle my disappointment. Now you may see my name in the editorial comments!”

 

“Ambassador Training takes what should be obvious and reminds us that sticking up for our profession and praising our teachers is key to a positive school culture!”

 

Leslie Milder and her husband are the perfect husband-wife duo. They made this training interesting and informative. Their passion for public schools and teachers is contagious. I’ve left this training armed with tools to contribute to my school, district, and profession. Thanks so much!”

 

“We are never too old to learn some new tricks! These sessions helped me to refocus and encouraged me to share the great news with others!”

 

“Thank you – thank you – thank you for being so positive! I loved hearing what you had to share. It’s been a very tough year at my school and I have loved having new positive things to share!”

 

“This has been a revitalizing program in a time of feeling beat down by our legislature, administration, and media. The fresh outlook this training provides reminds me why I started my job in the first place 13 years ago!”

 

“Take charge of your PR and lead from the trenches! That’s what Ambassador Training taught me.”

 

“I have become more aware of the things I say and how I can make a difference with my words. My principal has used some of my suggestions about boosting morale.”

 

“Ambassador Training gave me practical ideas which I took directly back to my campus and used to improve morale and opinion of Texas public schools.”

 

“This training mace a difference in the way I viewed teaching. I left every session fired up and ready to share why I love to teach!”

 

“In our fast-paced lives it is easy to look over and/or take advantage of things we value most. Thank you for giving me pause to reflect and remember why I joined this profession and the importance of always looking for the positive in myself, colleagues, administration, students, and parents. I am inspired!”

 

“This training really made me aware and reflect on what comes out of my mouth. I am an image of LISD. I love my job, but would come home from a difficult day and find it difficult to find a positive to share with my family. Now I make sure to point out something great every day!”

 

“The Ambassador Training reminded me of why I became a teacher – to positively influence the lives of students and families. I learned how to sell my profession and be proud and vocal regarding all the wonderful things that are happening in our public schools. I embrace my new challenge of spreading the good word.”

 

“This was a wonderful experience. I hated for it to end!”

 

“The training was outstanding first of all because it is so relevant to our profession and second of all because the Milders were both personable and knowledgeable. The enthusiasm each time made it hard not to want to participate.”

 

Find out more about Ambassador Training here.


Other districts participating in Ambassador Training:

Birdville ISD

Marshall ISD

Red Oak ISD

Crowley ISD

Grand Prairie ISD

Pearland ISD

Alvarado ISD

Lewisville ISD

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

 
 
 

• Districts Spiff Up Image

• New Model for Learning

• Don't Believe Education "Reformers"

• Students Make Extraordinary Gains

• Education System Earns Top Spot

• Students' Graduation Rate Soars

• Students show dramatic academic growth

• 8th graders earn top national rankings

• Vast majority reach promotion requirements

 

 

 

 

• Changing Perceptions

• Why Ratings Don't Matter

• A Little Overdue Praise for Educators

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• International Test Scores

• Letter to Texas Parents

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• Editorial Note from Scott Milder

• Letter to readers from Leslie Milder

 

 

 

 

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• Tracking the Education Dollar

 

 


 

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Leslie and Scott Milder are the founders of Friends of Texas Public Schools, a nonprofit organization committed to educating Texans about the strengths and achievements of Texas public schools.


The Milders founded Friends in 2004 in response to the incessant, often mean-spirited criticism leveled against our public schools. While they don’t argue that there will always be room for improvement, they believe that improvement will happen faster and at even higher levels when we lift up educators and students through words of encouragement rather than criticism.

“Hope is an emotional force that points the imagination toward positive things. It energizes and mobilizes us, serving as a catalyst for action. Because it links directly to our confidence level, hope inspires us to aim higher, put forth more effort, and have more staying power.”


Price Pritchett

Hard Optimism



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