Name: The Power of Praise: Cultivating Culture and Belonging through Purposeful Peer Partnerships using the Praise Walk Framework
Start: 2026-07-23T13:00:00-0400
End: 2026-07-23T14:00:00-0400

The Power of Praise: Cultivating Culture and Belonging through Purposeful Peer Partnerships using the Praise Walk Framework

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

The Power of Praise transforms the traditional "walkthrough" into a joyful search for instructional bright spots and a culture of celebration. In this session, attendees will learn to facilitate cross-curricular "Praise Walks" that dissolve departmental barriers and build lasting professional alliances. Discover how witnessing great practices in a colleague’s room—regardless of content area—fosters a deep sense of belonging and collective pride. Informed by participant feedback and equipped with a turnkey toolkit, you’ll gain a non-evaluative framework to truly value your staff and cultivate a vibrant, collaborative school culture.

Speakers

Kelly Lepkowski

Gifted Teacher, Salem HS

Dr. Corey Bács

Assistant Principal HS, Salem HS

Sharon Byrd

APA Academy Coordinator, Salem HS

My leadership is grounded in the belief that creativity is not an enrichment — it is essential. I strive to build learning environments where artistic excellence, student voice, and meaningful reflection work together to shape both strong performers and thoughtful human beings... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Compass to 2030 Goal Goal 3-Value and Invest in Staff
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2026 VBCPS Summer Leadership Conference

Kelly Lepkowski

Dr. Corey Bács

Sharon Byrd

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2026 VBCPS Summer Leadership Conference

Kelly Lepkowski

Dr. Corey Bács

Sharon Byrd

Attendees (4)

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