We applaud your choice to relocate your family and your life's work to our energetic and vibrant community. We hope you will quickly discover how many ordinary citizens here with extraordinary talents hold a desire to contribute to the public education system.
Most people would give their eyeteeth to participate in a robust civic life, if they could first envision one, and then see their way in. Democracy comes alive when "official leaders" welcome the "unofficial and ordinary leaders" all around them. It makes a huge difference to share the heavy lifting - a privilege and a responsibility that comes with the territory of democracy.
This community looks forward to working with you on behalf of the next generation and their collective future.
"Good leadership is not a matter of getting everyone to follow you. Good leadership is helping the group or community make the best out of each individual's contribution. A good leader organizes or catalyzes a partnership of thought and action that cultivates and harvests each member's unique contribution for collective understanding and success. The best leaders are like the best teachers and parents: They enable their groups to independently nurture and utilize their wisdom and resources."Tom Atlee, “Deep Democracy and Community Wisdom“
