Musings from Mrs. Galvan

A big thank you to Sarah Stehman for hosting our March Women in Leadership Circle gathering at Buckley. The evening was all about telling stories . While yes we had wine and cheese, it was quite a contrast to the usual experience of a work mixer. Having just attended one such mixer at NAIS, where I left feeling tired from the constant introductions and status focused chitchat, I was hungry for our circle. Circle is a place for real connection, thinking and support. There is no need to fane coolness - circle is a place for feelings, laughter, questions and trying out half ideas with nary a blue blazer in sight. Storytelling is essential for connection . Stories engage people and help people relate to us. But, how might we use our own experiences to engage our community? It seems natural to look for examples of mission and vision during the school day (Example: I saw this great lesson in 7th grade science in which kids were working collaboratively to solve a problem - this s